MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Great Pay with Benefits. Malpractice Insurance Provided by the Government at no cost to you! Immediate opening at the Naval Hospital Pensacola for a Medical Assistant. This position offers you the opportunity to care for military families in an ideal setting as a civilian employee. Very Competitive salary and benefits offered. If interested please fax resume to: 210-651-0029 or email: [Click Here to Email Your Resumé]

C.10.6.1.  Prepare exam rooms prior to patient's arrival.

C.10.6.2.  Obtain patient's medical record following appropriate procedures.

C.10.6.3.  Check patient's vital signs, to include temperature, respiration, pulse, weight and blood pressure.

C.10.6.4.  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.

C.10.6.5.  Assist the provider as needed during exams.

C.10.6.6.  Perform diagnostic procedures when ordered, to include EKG's, urine dip sticks, phlebotomy, etc.

C.10.6.7.  Transport patients to other clinical areas as needed.

C.10.6.8.  Check each chart for the provider's signature, stamp, and each patient's diagnosis prior to returning the chart to Health Records.

C.10.6.9.  Administer medication to patients as directed.

C.10.6.10.  Obtain lab and X-ray results.

C.10.6.11.  Maintain exam room stock levels and perform routine maintenance of exam rooms, to include dusting, cleaning wash basins, etc.

C.10.6.12.  Participate in inventory procedures as directed.

C.10.6.13.  Complete lab and X-ray requisitions in accordance with clinic policies.

C.10.6.14.  Enter demographic data into the computer upon patient check-in; enter diagnosis and departing time when patient is released.

C.10.6.15.  Answer telephone and transcribe accurate messages.

C.10.6.16.  Ensure that any broken or unsafe equipment is removed from the clinic in a timely manner and notify appropriate personnel.

C.10.6.17.  Assist with patient flow and give direct patient care as directed.

C.10.6.18.  Operate 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), and Typanometer.

C.8.6.1.  Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate.

C.8.6.2.  Be a 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.

C.8.6.3.  Possess a certification as a medical assistant by the American Association of Medical Assistants or registration by the American Medical Technologists, or equivalency.

C.7.1.  Health care workers shall read, write, speak, and understand the English language fluently and maintain good communication skills with patients and other health care personnel.

C.7.2.  Health care workers shall be physically capable of standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time and capable of normal ambulation.

C.7.3.  Computer Skills Competency.  The Contractor shall submit proof of computer skills competency prior to each HCW providing services under each Task order.  The Contractor shall utilize the computer skills competency form (Attachment BB).

C.7.4.  In order to carry out the duties required by the contract, all health care workers will be required to access Navy information technology networks/systems containing sensitive information.  Only health care workers who are U.S. citizens can be granted access to Department of Navy (DON) Information Technology networks/systems and sensitive information (see Section H, Information Technology/Sensitive Information Security Requirements and Section J, Attachment BA).  

C.7.5.  Health care workers shall represent an acceptable malpractice risk to the Government. 

C.7.6.  HCWs shall be in good standing and under no sanction or suspension by the Federal Government.  Health care workers shall be in good standing and under no restrictions with the state licensure board in any state in which a license is held or has been held within the last 10 years.

C.7.7.  Health care workers shall possess and maintain current certification in American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers, American Heart Association Healthcare Provider course, or American Red Cross CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) for the Professional Rescuer.  All health care workers not currently in possession of current certification must acquire certification prior to initiating contract performance.  Web based classes that do not include a practical hands-on demonstration do not meet these standards. 

C.7.8.  Health care workers shall be current with and have completed all continuing education requirements specified by their professional licensure or certification.