Certified/Registered Medical Assistant

Certified Medical Assistant

Matrix Providers has a civilian contracted opportunity for a full-time Certified Medical Assistant to provide full-time, outpatient services at the Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton located in Oceanside, CA.

Employment Status: Full-time Employee

Compensation: This is an hourly position, paid bi-weekly $25.51/hr

Schedule: Monday thru Friday, between 6:00 am - 6:00 pm for an 8.5, 9, or 10.5-hour shift which includes an uncompensated 30-minute or one-hour meal break, depending on the length of the shift.

Benefits: Competitive financial package with a comprehensive insurance package including health, dental, vision, and life coverage. 10 Days of Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) 11 Federal Holidays Paid Off 401(k) Plan

Requirements

The Certified Medical Assistant must have and meet the following:

Degree: Certificate

Education: Graduate from a medical assistant training program accredited by the following programs: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC); Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS); Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET); and Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior College (ACCJC) or be a graduate from a medical assistant program approved for certification by the California Certifying Board for Medical Assistants.

Certification: Certified Medical Assistant Only: Current certification as a medical assistant by the American Association of Medical Assistants or Current registration by the American Medical Technologists or other formal programs.

Experience: Possess a minimum of six months of experience as a Medical Assistant after graduation.

Job Summary

• Prepare examination rooms prior to the patient's arrival.
• Assist with patient check-ins, admissions, discharges, and transfers as directed.
• Check the patient's vital signs, including temperature, respiration, pulse, weight, blood pressure, and pulse oximeter reading.
• Obtain and document the 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 the patient is released.