CMA - Family Medicine

Matrix Providers•Jacksonville, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Matrix Providers is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant - Family Medicine to provide full-time care in an outpatient primary care clinic located at the Naval Hospital Jacksonville in Jacksonville, FL. This is an hourly position, paid bi-weekly, with a schedule of Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, totaling 40 hours per week. Matrix Providers supports employees with a dedicated representative and believes in a healthy work/life balance to enable peak performance. Their mission is to serve America's military family by aligning exceptional healthcare workers with rewarding career opportunities.

Requirements

Must possess a high school diploma and completed either an ABHES, CAAHEP, ACCSC, or SACS accredited Medical Assistant program.
Must possess a Basic Life Support certification from either the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.
Must be a certified Medical Assistant by the American Association of Medical Assistants OR registration by the American Medical Technologists OR the American Registry of Medical Assistant OR National Center for Competency Testing.
Must 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.
Must be able to provide two (2) letters of recommendation from practicing providers, supervisors or program administrators attesting to his/her professional skills, competencies, patient rapport, etc.
Reference letters must include name, title, and phone number, date of reference, address and signature of the individual providing reference.
Letters of reference must have been written within the preceding two years.

Responsibilities

Obtain patient's medical record following appropriate procedures.
Assist the provider as needed during exams.
Transport patients to other clinical areas as needed.
Check each chart for the provider's signature, stamp, and each patient's diagnosis prior to returning the chart to Health Records.
After a physician has verified the medicine and dosage, administer medication to patients.
Obtain lab and x-ray results.
Answer telephone and transcribe accurate messages.
Ensure that any broken or unsafe equipment is removed from the clinic in a timely manner and notify appropriate personnel.
Assist with patient flow and give direct patient care as directed.
Operate medical equipment, such as Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor, Handheld Nebulizer, EKG Machine (twelve (12) lead), Electronic Thermometer, IV infusion pump (Set-up only), Tynpanometer.
Successfully complete the MTF provided in-services in IV placement, blood and blood administration, and immunization administration prior to assignment of duties.
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.