(Archived) Medical Assistant - Certified (CMA)

Medical Assistant - Certified (CMA) job in Groton, Connecticut.

The job is a civilian position within the extensive military medical system. Civilian and military personnel work together in hospitals and clinics providing a full range of services to the active duty military service members, military retirees, and their families.

Our employees are our best assets! Come join our team of healthcare professionals where you are valued.

• Monday-Friday days
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Competitive Compensation
• Benefits

Medical Assistant - Certified (CMA) Job Overview:

• Primary Care outpatient facility
• 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.

Medical Assistant - Certified (CMA) Job Qualifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Certificate
• 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.
• 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
• One year of experience as a Medical Assistant after graduation.

Position contingent on contract award with an anticipated Fall start date.

Incumbents HIGHLY encourage to contact us! Come join our team of healthcare professionals!