Medical Assistant

French Consulting•Virginia Beach, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Medical Assistant who wants to join our team at Branch Health Clinic Dam Neck in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This role is part of the Medical Home Port team, where you'll help keep U.S. Navy service members and their families on track with the care they need. The ideal candidate thrives in a team-based primary care setting, has a steady hand at vitals, screenings, and front-office workflow, is comfortable in an electronic health record, and is motivated by the chance to serve U.S. Navy service members and their families.

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.
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 from 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).

Responsibilities

Room patients, take vital signs, and screen them using standard questionnaires per clinic protocol.
Prepare the electronic health record and other forms before each visit; have backup paperwork ready in case of an EHR outage.
Review upcoming provider schedules to flag gaps, avoid unnecessary visits, and keep the team workflow moving.
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 handle other administrative tasks as assigned.
Help orient new staff and keep the clinic environment safe and organized.
Follow infection control and safety protocols, including universal precautions.