Certified Medical Assistant, JBLM, WA

Certified Medical Assistant, JBLM, WA

Job Details

Job Location

JBLM, WA - Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA

Secondary Job Location(s)

Seattle, WA - Seattle, WA; Spokane, WA - Spokane, WA; Tacoma, WA - Tacoma, WA; Vancouver, WA - Vancouver, WA

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

Certification

Salary Range

$27.83 - $27.83 Hourly

Travel Percentage

None

Job Shift

Any

Job Category

Health Care

Description

Title : Certified Medical Assistant

Locations : Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA

Position Type : Full time (30-40+ hours / week), hourly.

Education Level : Certification

Job Category : Health Care

Our Company Promise

We are committed to providing our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Vighter’s Mission is to provide efficient, fast, high quality healthcare staffing to our clients. Our Culture’s key elements are crucial to the effectiveness of our employees in accomplishing our mission. The key elements include :

Dependability

Integrity

Personability

Transparency

Responsiveness

Creating and cultivating this Culture within the organization is our commitment to our employees. Above all, Vighter employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude that they are expected to share externally with every Vighter Client and Customer.

Summary :

Vighter is seeking experienced and compassionate Certified Medical Assistants to provide healthcare support and conduct basic screening assessments to Service Members, Veterans and their Families at Madigan Army Medical Center, located at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA.

Principle Accountabilities :

Works within the scope of their license and certifications performing direct patient care as directed or indicated.

Provides direct care to patients that may include :

Assistance with feeding and / or meal set up

Assistance with basic hygienic measures and / or activities of daily living

Assistance with ambulation or transfer for those injured of with disabilities

Vital signs and interview

Prepare exam rooms and assist physicians during patient examinations.

Take and record vital signs, medical histories, and patient concerns.

Administer injections, medications, and immunizations as directed.

Collect and prepare lab specimens, perform basic lab tests, and manage sample handling.

Participates with Medical Quality Management initiatives, processes, audits, studies, or committees as required.

Maintains compliance with standard operating procedures and protocols.

Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy of medical records.

Performs record keeping functions in accordance with program policies and the system of records management.

Utilizes the electronic medical record and must maintain an “active status” for use and complete all required trainings.

Utilizes the electronic medical records system for all documentation, to include, but not limited to all patient care, monitoring, medication administration

Performs other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Knowledge and Skills :

Must have exceptional customer service skills.

Employees shall be technically proficient in the skills necessary to fulfill the job requirements, including ability to speak, understand, read and write English fluently.

Ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment with limited supervision

Excellent organizational, scheduling and prioritization skills.

Education :

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required. Certification as a Medical Assistant is required.

Qualifications :

Must have a minimum of one year of experience in a clinical setting and licensed / certified as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA). Qualifying experience includes hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised medical, nursing, or patient care facility that provided direct patient care. Previous CMA experience in pediatrics is preferred.

At a minimum, the medical assistant program must be sponsored or recognized by an educational institution which is accredited by U.S. Department of Education (DOE) located at ope.ed.gov . Not required, but preferred, the medical assistant program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP); the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES); the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA); or a formal medial services training program of the United States Armed Forces and / or a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces.

Successful completion of a US-based training program leading to licensure / certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA). The degree issuing institution and / or program must be accredited by an entity recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Must have a current, active, valid, unencumbered license / registration / certification to practice healthcare in the state in which the candidate will work. License / registration / certification must not have been withheld, suspended, revoked, denied, surrendered, or lapsed due to an investigation. Certification by AAMA, AMT, CCMA, NHA, NCCT, or NRCMA is acceptable.

Must possess a current valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from one of the following approved organizations : American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for health care providers, AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, American Red Cross CPB / BLS for the professional rescuer, American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) CPR and AED for healthcare providers and professional responders.

Application of medical principles, clinical procedures, and techniques.

Alertness and skill in providing care and reacting to emergency situations.

Basic safety, infection control, quality assurance, records management, statistical information gathering, etc.

Duty Hours / On-call Requirements :

Work Environment :

Location : Madigan Army Medical Center, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA

Supportive team of healthcare professionals and administrative staff.

Opportunity to work with diverse populations .

Travel :

Benefits :

Competitive hourly rate and comprehensive benefits package, with Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance available for W2 full time employees .

Company-paid basic Life and AD&D insurance and subsidized health insurance (W2 only).

Paid time off and holidays (W2 only).

Professional development and promotion opportunities.

Physical Requirements :

Must be able to walk, stand, bend, and / or sit for more than 8 hours per day.

Must be able to use an elevator or walk up and down stairs.

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 10 feet.

Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows / knees and reach above and below shoulders.

Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print.

Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.

Must be willing to work day, night, weekdays, weekends, holidays, and overtime if necessary.

Must be able to perform duties in an indoor and / or outdoor environment.

Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation. Candidate must not have been convicted of, pled guilty to, pled nolo contender to, or received probation prior to judgement for any crime other than a minor traffic violation, the record of which has not been expunged.

Must undergo Urine Drug Screening (UDS).

In accordance with recent Executive Orders (EO 14151, EO 14168 and EO 14173,) Vighter LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Contact us : HR@Vighter.com

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Qualifications

Qualifications :

Must have a minimum of one year of experience in a clinical setting and licensed / certified as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA). Qualifying experience includes hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised medical, nursing, or patient care facility that provided direct patient care. Previous CMA experience in pediatrics is preferred.

At a minimum, the medical assistant program must be sponsored or recognized by an educational institution which is accredited by U.S. Department of Education (DOE) located at ope.ed.gov . Not required, but preferred, the medical assistant program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP); the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES); the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA); or a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces and / or a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces.

Successful completion of a US-based training program leading to licensure / certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA). The degree issuing institution and / or program must be accredited by an entity recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Must have a current, active, valid, unencumbered license / registration / certification to practice healthcare in the state in which the candidate will work. License / registration / certification must not have been withheld, suspended, revoked, denied, surrendered, or lapsed due to an investigation. Certification by AAMA, AMT, CCMA, NHA, NCCT, or NRCMA is acceptable.