Certified Medical Assistant- Family Health

Matrix Providers • Jacksonville, FL

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Matrix Providers is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our team of talented professionals who provide healthcare services to our Military Service Members and their families at the Naval Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida!

Requirements

• Degree: Certificate
• BLS (Basic Life Support Required)
• Graduate from a medical assistant training program accredited by one of the following: Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) American Medical Technologists Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges ( SACSCOC ) OR a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces.
• Possess certification as a medical assistant by: American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) OR registration by the American Medical Technologists (AMT) OR the American Registry of Medical Assistant (ARMA) OR National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
• Possess a minimum of one year of full-time experience in the last 3 years as a CMA in an outpatient family practice or primary care setting
• Successfully complete the MTF provided in-services in IV placement, blood and blood administration, and immunization administration prior to assignment of duties.

Responsibilities

• Prepare examination rooms before the patient's arrival.
• Assist with patient check-ins, admissions, discharges, and transfers as directed.
• Check the patient's vital signs, including temperature, respiration, pulse, weight, blood pressure, and pulse oximeter reading.
• Obtain and document the patient's current medical history, drug history, chief complaints, allergies, and vital signs on the correct form.
• Perform diagnostic procedures when ordered.
• Maintained examination room stock levels and performed routine maintenance of examination rooms.
• Complete lab and x-ray requisitions in accordance with clinic policies.
• Enter demographic data into the computer upon patient check-in; enter diagnosis and departing time when the patient is released.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens, perform basic laboratory tests, draw blood, and start IVs.
• Prepare patients for X-ray.
• Instruct patients about medications; prepare and administer medications as directed by physician and MTF guidelines.
• Notify patients regarding labs and other tests as directed.
• Participate in inventory procedures as directed.
• Coordinate with other departments and clinic staffs to provide complete care to patients.

Benefits

• Competitive financial package with a comprehensive insurance package including health, dental, vision, and life coverage.
• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays (Outlined in Handbook)
• 401(k) Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees