Certified Medical Assistant 

NMC Portsmouth, VA

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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 (twelve (12) lead), Electronic Thermometer, IV infusion pump (Set-up only), Tynpanometer. 
• Contact patients regarding appointments, exam/test results or as directed by provider. 
• Participate in tele-mentoring, tele-medicine, and tele-consults. 
• Participate in an on-site designated Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO) tele-mentoring training program.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• 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.
• One year of experience as a Medical Assistant after graduation.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Potomac Healthcare Solutions offers the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance 
• Health Savings Account
• Employer Paid - Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Short-Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan – Employer Match 
• Paid Time Off
• 11 Federal Holidays
• Continuing Education
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Incentives and More

About Potomac Healthcare Solutions: Potomac Healthcare Solutions is an award-winning, dynamic, and rapidly growing healthcare services company with a proven background in providing world-class health services for both government and commercial organizations. We are actively recruiting skilled, caring practitioners to support our rapidly growing program base and supported healthcare facilities. If you would like to be a part of a quality-driven organization and make a difference, we would like to talk to you!

If you do not find interest in this opportunity but know of someone who may, we kindly ask that you refer the individual to Potomac Healthcare Solutions by forwarding this job posting. 

We especially welcome employment interest of US Military Veterans with honorable service.

Potomac Healthcare Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled. 

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