Certified/Registered Medical Assistant

Matrix Providers has a civilian contracted opportunity for a full-time Certified Medical Assistant to provide full-time, outpatient services at the Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton located in Oceanside, CA .

• Employment Status: Full-time Employee
• Compensation: This is an hourly position, paid bi-weekly.
• Schedule: Monday thru Friday, between 6:00 am - 6:00 pm for an 8.5, 9, or 10.5-hour shift which includes an uncompensated 30-minute or one-hour meal break, depending on the length of the shift.
• Benefits: Competitive financial package with a comprehensive insurance package including health, dental, vision, and life coverage.
  • 10 Days of Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 11 Federal Holidays Paid Off
  • 401(k) Plan

Requirements: The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) must have and meet the following:

• Degree: Certificate
• Education: Graduate from a medical assistant training program accredited by the following programs: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC); Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS); Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET); and Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior College (ACCJC) or be a graduate from a medical assistant program approved for certification by the California Certifying Board for Medical Assistants..
• 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 programs.
• Experience: Possess a minimum of six months of experience as a Medical Assistant after graduation.

Job Summary:

• Prepare examination rooms prior to the patient's arrival.
• Assist with patient check-ins, admissions, discharges, and transfers as directed.
• Check the patient's vital signs, including temperature, respiration, pulse, weight, blood pressure, and pulse oximeter reading.
• Obtain and document the 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 the patient is released.

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