Certified Medical Assistant

KurzSolutions • Oak Harbor, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Naval Branch Health Clinic Oak Harbor is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant. This role is crucial in supporting healthcare services at the clinic, which has a long history dating back to the commissioning of Naval Air Station, Whidbey Island in 1942. Today, the clinic continues to operate under the leadership of the Defense Health Agency, focusing on Readiness, Quality, and Health. The clinic is located at 3475 N Saratoga St, Oak Harbor, WA 98277.

Requirements

• Graduate from a medical assistant training program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces.
• Current certification as a medical assistant by the AAMA, NHA, ARMA, NCCT, AMT, or AMCA.
• Must have one year experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare examination rooms prior to the 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree