• Certified Medical Assistant, Jblm

    Vighter Medical Group (Lakewood, WA)


    Salary Range $27.83 - $27.83 Hourly

     

    Position Type Full Time

     

    Job Shift Any

     

    Education Level Certification

     

    Travel Percentage None

     

    Category Health Care

    Description

    Certified Medical Assistant

     

    Our Company Promise

     

    We are committed to providing our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Vighter’s Mission is to provide efficient, fast, high quality healthcare staffing to our clients. Our Culture’s key elements are crucial to the effectiveness of our employees in accomplishing our mission. The key elements include:

     

    + Dependability

    + Integrity

    + Personability

    + Transparency

    + Responsiveness

     

    Creating and cultivating this Culture within the organization is our commitment to our employees. Above all, Vighter employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude that they are expected to share externally with every Vighter Client and Customer.

    Summary:

    Vighter is seeking experienced and compassionate Certified Medical Assistants to provide healthcare support and conduct basic screening assessments to Service Members, Veterans and their Families at Madigan Army Medical Center, located at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA.

    Principle Accountabilities:

    + Works within the scope of their license and certifications performing direct patient care as directed or indicated.

    + Provides direct care to patients that may include:

    + Assistance with feeding and/or meal set up

    + Assistance with basic hygienic measures and/or activities of daily living

    + Assistance with ambulation or transfer for those injured of with disabilities

    + Vital signs and interview

    + Prepare exam rooms and assist physicians during patient examinations.

    + Take and record vital signs, medical histories, and patient concerns.

    + Administer injections, medications, and immunizations as directed.

    + Collect and prepare lab specimens, perform basic lab tests, and manage sample handling.

    + Participates with Medical Quality Management initiatives, processes, audits, studies, or committees as required.

    + Utilizes the electronic medical record and must maintain an “active status” for use and complete all required trainings.

    + Utilizes the electronic medical records system for all documentation, to include, but not limited to all patient care, monitoring, medication administration

    Education:

    + High School Diploma or Equivalent required. Certification as a Medical Assistant is required.

    Qualifications:

    + Must have a minimum of one year of experience in a clinical setting and licensed/certified as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA). Qualifying experience includes hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised medical, nursing, or patient care facility that provided direct patient care. Previous CMA experience in pediatrics is preferred.

    + Successful completion of a US-based training program leading to licensure/certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA). The degree issuing institution and/or program must be accredited by an entity recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

    + Must have a current, active, valid, unencumbered license/registration/certification to practice healthcare in the state in which the candidate will work. License/registration/certification must not have been withheld, suspended, revoked, denied, surrendered, or lapsed due to an investigation. Certification by AAMA, AMT, CCMA, NHA, NCCT, or NRCMA is acceptable.

    + Must possess a current valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from one of the following approved organizations: American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for health care providers, AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, American Red Cross CPB/BLS for the professional rescuer, America

     

    In accordance with recent Executive Orders (EO 14151, EO 14168 and EO 14173,) Vighter LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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