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Medical Assistant PositionWe are seeking experienced Medical Assistants to support U.S. Navy. This role is ideal for candidates who completed a formal, in-person Medical Assistant program, gained hands-on externship experience, and have one year, post-graduation MA experience in a clinical setting.Minimum Qualifications (Required – Please Read Carefully)Applicants must meet ALL requirements below to be considered.Education (Required)High school diploma or GED ANDGraduation from a formal Medical Assistant program that meets the following criteria:Program length of 6–12 months or longerIn-person instruction required (online-only programs do not qualify)In-person clinical externship completed as part of the programProgram must be accredited or approved by the Naval Base***Important: Candidates who obtained an MA certificate (e.g., NHA) without completing a formal MA education program are not eligible for this role.Experience (Required)Minimum of one (1) full year of Medical Assistant experience within the last three (3) yearsExperience must be:Completed AFTER graduating from a qualifying MA programWithin the last three (3) years (2023 - 2026)Hands-on clinical MA experience with pediatric and geriatric patients***MA experience obtained before completing MA schooling cannot be counted toward the one-year requirement.Certifications & ClearancesCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross – hands-on)U.S. Citizenship requiredAbility to pass all applicable background and security requirementsAdditional RequirementsTwo (2) professional letters of recommendation dated within the last two (2) years (one from a supervisor & one clinician or clinic admin)Ability to read, write, and speak English fluentlyPhysically capable of standing and/or sitting for extended periods and performing all essential dutiesKey ResponsibilitiesMedical Assistants support providers and patients in a fast-paced outpatient clinical environment. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Provide care to patients across the lifespan (Pediatrics to Geriatrics)Prepare patients and exam rooms for visitsReview provider schedules and proactively prepare charts and documentationScreen patients using clinic-approved questionnaires and protocolsMaintain and update Electronic Health Records (EHR) including MHS GenesisPerform data entry for population health metrics and preventive care initiativesAssist with administrative duties such as appointment scheduling and patient correspondenceParticipate in daily team huddles and collaborative care planningSupport clinic workflow optimization and patient experience initiativesMaintain a safe, organized, and compliant clinical environmentAssist with onboarding and orientation of new staff as assignedBase Down DaysDuring planned facility closures, employees are paid only for hours workedIf unable to work due to closure, leave or LWOP may be required (without penalty)Skills & Attributes for SuccessStrong clinical judgment and attention to detailExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to adapt quickly in a dynamic healthcare environmentEffective time management and multitasking abilitiesProfessional demeanor and commitment to patient-centered careCollaborative, team-oriented mindsetWhy Join Us?Serve military members, veterans, and their familiesStable clinic environments with structured workflowsOpportunity to work within respected federal healthcare systemsMeaningful, mission-driven work supporting patient readiness and care
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virginia beach, VA, 23456, US
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