Certified Medical Assistant - Matrix Providers

We strive to provide a framework of stability and structure for our valued employees, where you will experience lower provider-to-patient ratios and fair, reliable schedules. Matrix Providers is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant to join our team of talented professionals who provide health care services to our Military Service Members and their families in at Naval Hospital Jacksonville, FL.

• Employment Status: Full Time
• Compensation:
• Schedule: 7am - 4pm Monday - Friday
• Benefits: Competitive financial package with a comprehensive insurance package including health, dental, vision, and life coverage.
  • Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays (Outlined in Handbook)
  • 401(k) Plan

The Certified Medical Assistant must have and meet the following:

• Degree: Certificate.
• Education: 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
• 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 program as specified in the TO. Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, American Heart Association, or American Red Cross Healthcare Provider Course.
• Experience: Possess a minimum of one year of full-time experience in the last 3 years as a CMA in an outpatient family practice or primary care setting.
• Recommendation Letters: Provide two (2) letters of recommendation from practicing providers, supervisors or program administrators attesting to his/her professional skills, competencies, patient rapport, etc. Reference letters must include name, title, and phone number, date of reference, address and signature of the individual providing reference. Letters of reference must have been written within the preceding two years.

Certified Medical Assistant Core Job Duties:

• HCWs may be required to travel to provide temporary services at outlying clinic locations beyond 35 miles and overnight stay may be required.
• Prepare examination rooms prior to patient's arrival.
• Assist with patient check-ins, admissions, discharges, and transfers as directed.
• Check patient's vital signs, to include temperature, respiration, pulse, weight, blood pressure, and pulse oximeter reading.
• Obtain and document 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 patient is released.
• Obtain patient's medical record following appropriate procedures.
• Assist the provider as needed during exams.
• 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.
• 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,
• Handheld Nebulizer, EKG Machine (twelve (12) lead), Electronic Thermometer, IV infusion pump (Set-up only), Tynpanometer.
• Successfully complete the MTF provided in-services in IV placement, blood and blood administration, and immunization administration prior to assignment of duties.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens, perform basic laboratory tests, draw blood, and start IVs.
• Prepare patients for X-ray.
• Instruct patients about medications; prepare and administer medications as directed by physician and MTF guidelines.
• Notify patients regarding labs and other tests as directed.
• Participate in inventory procedures as directed.
• Coordinate with other departments and clinic staffs to provide complete care to patients.
• Participate in outreach and marketing of the PDHRA program and services provided. Liaise with the Line Commanders, screen patients, provide treatment when appropriate, educate returning units on the availability of the service and coordinate follow-on care.
• Communicate with the Line Commanders to make them aware of the Deployment Health Clinic benefit, clarify who is eligible to receive services, and to initiate the screening process. Communications will take place at the clinic and "in the field", with the Line units.
• Contact Line Commanders and schedule initial screenings in coordination with MTF processes.
• Provide deployment health screening services form to all service members either individually or in groups, at the clinic or at the Line unit as determined necessary.
• Schedule initial and follow-on appointments or referrals for service members before they leave the clinic or the screening at the Line unit.
• Become proficient with the use of the Navy Environmental Health Center (NEHC) electronic methods of completing the Department of Defense (DD) Forms. All contractor healthcare workers shall use the Standard Form (SF) 600 which is the primary form of documentation for medical encounters, and the (SF) 513, which is the primary consultation form.
• Assist service members as necessary in accessing the electronic DD forms and assist with functional questions during the service member's completion of the assessments.
• Ensure proper handling, filing and storing of all completed forms in the patient's medical record and ensure transmission of all electronic forms to NEHC.
• Document all patient cases and ensure that patient encounters capture the DHCC workload in CHCS/AHLTA using the MEPRS code designated by DHA, Accounting Guidance, published July 2006 or subsequent revision.
• Assist in meeting all quality assurance reporting requirements.
• Provide care for eligible patients resulting from the DHCC screening in accordance with the Deployment Health Clinical Center (DHCC) guidelines located at pdhealth.mil. Emphasis will be on the treatment of mental health to include post-traumatic stress disorders and other combat related psychological symptoms.
• Family member care, related to deployment, may be included in the active-duty member's scheduled sessions.
• Participate in providing educational sessions/briefings for returning Units on deployment related illnesses/conditions and the realities of readjusting to life following deployment.
• Ensure that all service members that require follow-on appointments or referrals will have them before leaving the DHCC.