Medical Assistant (OB/GYN)

French Consulting•Virginia Beach, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an OB/GYN Medical Assistant who wants to join our team at Branch Health Clinic Dam Neck in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This role supports Women’s Health for Navy Families. You will be part of the OB/GYN team at Branch Health Clinic Dam Neck, where you’ll help care for U.S. Navy service members and their families through prenatal visits, well-woman exams, and everything in between.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant training program (CAAHEP, ABHES, or a U.S. Armed Forces medical services training program).
At least 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant within the last 3 years; OB/GYN experience preferred.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross (in-person, not web-based).
Two letters of recommendation (one must be a physician or supervisor who has personally observed your clinical work).
U.S. citizenship (or eligibility to work on a federal military installation).
Ability to pass a background check and obtain a base access ID.
Up-to-date immunizations (Varicella, MMR, Tdap, Hepatitis B, annual flu) and TB screening.
Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, general data entry).
Comfortable wearing required PPE (gloves, mask, eye protection, fitted respirator).

Nice To Haves

OB/GYN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Check patients in and perform initial screenings: vital signs, weight, fetal heart tones via Doppler, fundal height measurements, and record/report retrieval.
Screen patients using standard questionnaires per clinic protocol.
Prepare the electronic health record and any forms needed before each visit; have backup paperwork ready in case of an EHR outage.
Review upcoming provider schedules to flag gaps and keep the team workflow on track.
Provide patient instructions and health promotion materials per clinic protocol.
Participate in daily team huddles and communicate clearly with providers, patients, families, and other departments.
Use MHS Genesis, Care Point, and Secure Messaging to enter patient data, support population health metrics, and follow up with patients.
Schedule appointments, prepare patient correspondence, and follow infection control and safety protocols.