Medical Support Assistant

The Ascendancy Group LTD • Virginia Beach, VA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Ascendancy Group’s Mission is to be the unequaled provider of special operations forces (SOF) and Intelligence Community focused technical, service, and training-based solutions. As a TAG Medical Support Assistant, you will act as a clinic front desk medical administrator, performing medical recording duties, record maintenance, and support to clinic staff. A SECRET security clearance is required. This position is contingent upon contract award.

Requirements

• Certified by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or completion of a Medical Assistant Program recognized by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
• Must have the ability to move equipment 10-20 lbs. in weight.
• Minimum of five years’ experience within Medical Administration.
• Possess practical knowledge of standard clinic procedures, medical record accountability, medical terminology, computerized data entry, and information processing systems such as Armed Forces Health Longitudinal Technology Application (AHLTA), Composite Healthcare System (CHCS) and Medical Readiness Reporting System (MRRS).
• Possess a valid state driver’s license.
• Must be able to operate a Personal Computer (PC) with common/standard business software programs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications to include Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint (minimum 3 years’ experience in Microsoft Office programs).
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with others, both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to enter data into multiple databases accurately.

Responsibilities

• Receive and direct patients and visitors, answer routine inquiries, record short medical history, obtain vital signs, and direct them to the proper level of care provider.
• Coordinate and organize administrative and clerical information to provide guidance and support to ensure patient receives timely and accurate care (e.g. filing paperwork, scheduling appointments, and otherwise administratively assisting the Medical Providers and Medical Staff requirements).
• Must be HIPAA compliant.

What This Job Offers

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