Medical Technician (Certified Medical Assistant)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Fort Knox, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Technician (Certified Medical Assistant) serves at Ireland Army Health Clinic, Fort Knox, Kentucky, providing clinical and administrative support to doctors, nurses, and patients. The role supports direct patient care and administrative tasks associated with patient needs in a clinical setting. Core hours are Monday through Friday, 0730–1600, excluding federal holidays. The position is designated Mission Essential and may require on-call work during irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, or varying schedules. Temporary duty or business travel may be required up to 5% of the time. The employee screens patients, records clinical information, administers ordered immunizations, instructs patients and families, assists providers with in-clinic procedures, responds to patient messages in the electronic medical record, schedules appointments, and performs clinic maintenance and infection-control tasks. The role requires Basic Life Support certification, immunization screening, pre-employment and annual physical examinations, and the ability to lift up to 45 pounds. The position is subject to background investigation, drug testing, and applicable vaccination requirements.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience providing direct patient care, including administering provider-ordered immunizations and medications, collecting patient vital signs, and using electronic health record systems; or qualifying education; or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
Alternatively, a four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major study or at least 24 semester hours in subjects directly related to the position, such as Medical Assisting, Allied Health, or Health Sciences.
Alternatively, a combination of education and experience totaling at least 100% of the qualification requirements.
Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; advanced certification does not supersede BLS.
Complete required immunization screening. Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact; proof of other immunizations may also be required depending on the position.
Meet seasonal influenza vaccination requirements unless exempted for medical or religious reasons and provide exemption documentation upon hire if applicable.
Complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter.
Consent to applicant and random drug testing as a Testing Designated Position.
Meet background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements due to recurring interaction with children and youth under age 18.
Ability to lift up to 45 pounds.
U.S. citizenship is required; proof of citizenship must be provided.
Foreign education used to meet qualifications must be evaluated by a qualified private organization as equivalent to accredited U.S. education, or receive full credit from an accredited U.S. college or university.

Responsibilities

Screen patients and record chief complaints, blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature, height, weight, EKGs, and other moderately complex test results.
Administer immunizations as ordered and screened by providers.
Instruct patients and families on subjects such as proper procedures and post-immunization guidance, following established protocols.
Assist providers with in-clinic procedures by preparing and positioning patients, preparing instruments and supplies, handing supplies to providers, and cleaning instruments according to instructions for use.
Receive telephone calls, patients, and visitors and determine the nature of the call or visit.
Schedule appointments with the appropriate clinic and health care provider.
Respond to and take action on patient messages within the electronic medical record.
Perform general maintenance, including cleaning and arranging supply carts, sorting supplies, instruments, and equipment, handling linen according to infection-control policies, and cleaning patient units and exam areas as needed.