Certified Medical Assistant w/BONUS - 5220

Vantage Search Group•San Diego, CA

43d•$23 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

We have a new need for 26 Certified Medical Assistants at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego, CA. This role involves preparing examination rooms, assisting with patient check-ins, admissions, discharges, and transfers, taking vital signs, obtaining and documenting patient history, performing diagnostic procedures, and maintaining examination room stock levels. Additional duties vary depending on the specific department, including operating medical equipment, using electronic health record systems like MHS Genesis, assisting with examinations and procedures, administering medications and injections, performing venipuncture, and monitoring patients. For the Orthopedic department, duties include supporting Nurse Practitioners and surgical teams, assisting with wound care, dressing changes, suture removal, specimen handling, and coordinating patient care. The role emphasizes clinical efficiency, patient experience, and team-based care delivery.

Requirements

Certificate - Graduate from a medical assistant training program accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) of the American Medical Technologists or a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces.
At least one year of recent post-grad clinical experience within the past 2-years as a Med Asst.
Current certification as a medical assistant by the American Association of Medical Assistants or Current registration by the American Medical Technologists or other formal program.
Current AHA or ARC BLS Healthcare Provider certification.
Ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.
Ability to perform job duties requiring standing, walking, lifting, and assisting patients as needed.
Minimum of 1–2 years of experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinical setting.
Familiarity with patient intake, rooming, vital signs, and basic clinical documentation.
Ability to perform clinical tasks within scope of training and institutional policy, including vital signs, room preparation, wound care assistance, specimen handling, and patient preparation for procedures.
Knowledge of infection control practices, sterile technique basics, and patient safety standards.
Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR), scheduling systems, and basic clinical documentation workflows.
Ability to assist with scheduling, referrals, imaging, laboratory coordination, and follow-up appointments.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Ability to support clinic flow, patient throughput, and operational efficiency.
Strong communication skills and ability to interact professionally with patients, families, providers, and multidisciplinary team members.
Ability to function effectively as part of a team and take direction from licensed providers.
Commitment to patient-centered care, confidentiality, and professionalism.
Ability to comply with institutional policies, HIPAA regulations, and infection prevention standards.

Nice To Haves

Surgical specialty, procedural, or hospital-based experience preferred (ENT, Plastic Surgery and/or maxillofacial surgery experience preferred).
Exposure to inpatient or procedural environments preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare examination rooms prior to patient's arrival.
Assist with patient check-ins, admissions, discharges, and transfers as directed.
Check patient's vital signs, to include temperature, respiration, pulse, weight, blood pressure, and pulse oximeter reading.
Obtain and document patient's current medical history, drug history, chief complaints, allergies and vital signs on the correct form.
Perform diagnostic procedures when ordered.
Maintain examination room stock levels and perform 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 patient is released.
Operate medical equipment such as Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor, Manual Blood Pressure Monitor, Handheld Nebulizer, EKG Machine (1 2 lead), Electronic Thermometer, IV infusion pump (Set-up only), Tympanometer.
Operate and manipulate automated systems such as MHS Genesis and Carepoint.
Assist providers with invasive or non-invasive examinations or procedures.
Administer oral medications, give subcutaneous, intradermal, and intramuscular injections to patients, and administer immunizations and nebulizer treatments as ordered.
Record medications administered. Reports and record any reaction to medication and/or treatment.
Perform venipuncture for blood draws and intravenous (IV) access.
Monitor and discontinue IV therapy as directed.
Monitor patients undergoing procedures and identifies patients in acute distress or with potential for acuity change.
Support the NP and Maxillofacial Surgery providers during outpatient clinics, inpatient care activities, and procedural encounters.
Perform basic clinical tasks within scope of training and institutional policy (e.g., wound care assistance, dressing changes, suture removal when authorized, specimen handling).
Prepare patients for procedures and assist during minor procedures as directed by licensed providers.
Coordinate scheduling, referrals, imaging, laboratory studies, and follow-up appointments in collaboration with the NP and clinical team.
Support documentation workflows, including ensuring completion of forms, scanning records, and assisting with EHR-related tasks as appropriate.
Facilitate communication between patients, providers, residents, nursing staff, and ancillary services.
Assist with patient education, discharge instructions, and care coordination under provider direction.
Maintain clinic organization, equipment readiness, and supply inventory.
Support quality, safety, and operational initiatives related to the Center of Excellence.
Uphold patient privacy, infection control standards, and institutional policies at all times.