Medical Assistant

Job Title

Medical Assistant

Location

Fort Belvoir, VA

Pay

$22.39/hr & $4.93/hr for Health & Wellness pay

Benefits

Vest vacation, sick leave, holiday leave, Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Short Term Disability

Optional Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K) matching with employee participation in 401(K) plan

Responsibilities

Prepare examination rooms prior to 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.

Additional duties include sterilization, crutch fitting, and splint fitting.

Qualifications

Degree: Certificate.

Education: Graduate from a medical assistant training program accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) of the American Medical Technologists or a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces.

Certification: Current certification as a medical assistant by the American Association of Medical Assistants or Current registration by the American Medical Technologists or other formal program as specified in the TO.

Experience: One year of experience as a Medical Assistant after graduation.

Kako'o Services LLC

Kako'o Services is a premier provider of healthcare workers to various military treatment facilities across the United States. With a corporate office in Honolulu, Hawaii and recruiting office in San Antonio, Texas we specialize in providing skilled, trained and highly successful healthcare workers, including RNs, CRNAs, Physicians, LPN/LVN, Licensed Social Workers, and many more.

We have a strong focus on providing our government customers with quality and superior service.

Kako'o Services is an equal opportunity employer. For further information, please click the link to view the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Only qualified individuals who are being considered will be contacted for an interview.