We have rewarding opportunities for Medical Assistants to provide care at Coast Guard Medical Clinics throughout the U.S.!  This is a low-stress, professional environment where patient care is the primary focus. Outpatient setting and all patients are active duty military members and dependants. 

Locations include: Ketchikan, Alaska; Seattle, WA: Washington, DC; Portsmouth, VA; Kodiak, Alaska; Cape May, NJ: New London, CT: New Orleans, LA: Petaluma, CA; Alameda CA: Warrenton, OR; North Bend, OR; and Baltimore, MD

Positions offer:

• 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• Full Benefits Offered
• 401k with 2% match
• Competitive Pay!
• 3 Weeks Paid annual leave, 7 paid sick days, 11 paid federal holidays
• Reasonable Patient Loads
• Monday – Friday Day Shift Schedule!

Qualifications :

• Possess one year of experience as a Medical Assistant within the past three years.
• Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate.
• Be a graduate from an accredited medical assistant training program
• Possess: Certification as a medical assistant
• Possess: Basic Life Support (BLS)

Summary of Duties :

• Prepare exam rooms prior to patient’s arrival.
• Obtain patient’s medical record following appropriate procedures.
• Check patient’s vital signs, to include temperature, respiration, pulse, weight and blood pressure.
• Obtain and document patient’s current medical history, drug history, chief complaints, allergies and vital signs on the correct Standard Form before patient is in the exam room.
• Assist the provider as needed during exams.
• Perform diagnostic procedures when ordered, to include EKGs, urine dip sticks, phlebotomy, etc.
• Transport patients to other clinical areas as needed.
• Check each chart for the provider’s signature, stamp, and each patient’s diagnosis prior to returning the chart to Health Records.
• After a physician has verified the medicine and dosage, the HCW shall administer medication to patients.
• Obtain lab and x-ray results.
• Maintain exam room stock levels and perform routine maintenance of exam rooms, to include dusting, cleaning wash basins, etc.
• 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.
• Answer telephone and transcribe accurate messages.
• Ensure that any broken or unsafe equipment is removed from the clinic in a timely manner and notify appropriate personnel.
• Assist with patient flow and give direct patient care as directed.
• Operate the following medical equipment, as directed, such as Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor, Hand Held Nebulizer, EKG Machine (12 lead), Electronic Thermometer, IV infusion pump (Set-up only), Tynpanometer.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Certified Medical Assistant: 1 years (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)