Certified Medical Assistant
Giacare Inc•Fort Bliss, TX
•$0 - $26•Onsite
About The Position
GiaCare is currently seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support outpatient healthcare services at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas. This position offers an excellent opportunity to provide hands-on clinical and administrative support within a structured military healthcare environment. The successful candidate will work alongside physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals while supporting service members, military families, retirees, and other eligible beneficiaries.
Requirements
- Current certification or registration as a Medical Assistant through a nationally recognized credentialing organization
- Completion of an accredited or formally recognized Medical Assistant training program
- Current Basic Life Support certification
- Relevant clinical experience performing both administrative and hands-on patient-care duties
- Experience obtaining vital signs, preparing patients, documenting medical information, and assisting healthcare providers
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented clinical environment
- Strong communication, organization, and patient-service skills
- Proficiency with electronic medical records and standard clinical documentation
- Ability to successfully complete required background, occupational health, and security requirements
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
- Must be a United States citizen
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a military treatment facility, federal healthcare setting, or large outpatient clinic
- Experience performing venipuncture, injections, EKGs, specimen collection, and basic laboratory procedures
- Bilingual English and Spanish communication skills
- Familiarity with military healthcare systems and patient populations
Responsibilities
- Welcome patients and prepare them for examinations and procedures
- Obtain and accurately document vital signs, medical histories, medications, and patient concerns
- Assist healthcare providers during examinations, treatments, and minor procedures
- Administer medications and injections as authorized and within the established scope of practice
- Perform venipuncture, specimen collection, and basic laboratory procedures as assigned
- Conduct EKGs and other routine diagnostic procedures when required
- Prepare examination rooms and ensure necessary equipment and supplies are available
- Clean, disinfect, and sterilize instruments and clinical equipment
- Maintain accurate patient information within the electronic medical record
- Schedule appointments, answer telephone calls, and assist with other administrative functions
- Follow infection-control, patient-safety, privacy, and documentation requirements
- Communicate effectively with patients, providers, and members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Perform other duties consistent with the responsibilities of a Certified Medical Assistant
Benefits
- $25.59 per hour
- Additional $5.09 per hour in Health & Welfare benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Paid time off
- Paid federal holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Consistent full-time schedule
- Professional and mission-driven healthcare environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
