Pediatrics Certified Medical Assistant

Position Title: Pediatrics Certified Medical Assistant

Division: Advancia Aeronautics

Location:  San Diego, California

FLSA Classifciation: Non-Exempt Hourly (SCA)

Position Summary

Advancia Aeronautics is committed to placing people first as we accelerate healthcare delivery and provide superior health readiness for military and federal communities across the globe. We are seeking a Certified Medical Technologist for a long-term contract providing personal medical services in support of the Department of Defense (DoD) at Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) and its associated Naval Branch Health Clinics. As part of the Advancia Aeronautics team, healthcare workers (HCWs) will support Navy Medicine operations by delivering medical services to active-duty military personnel, their dependents, eligible DoD civilian employees, retirees, and other authorized beneficiaries designated by the Government

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

•  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.

•  Operate the following medical equipment, as directed, such as Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor, Manual Blood Pressure Monitor, Handheld Nebulizer, EKG Machine (1 2 lead), Electronic Thermometer, IV infusion pump (Set-up only), Tympanometer.

•  Operate and manipulate automated systems such as MHS Genesis and Carepoint as prescribed by the Commander. Maintain DOD email account as directed. The HCW shall be responsive to all message center, email, and voicemail communications. Anticipated roles in MHS Genesis are Ambulatory LVN/ Health Technician and Registration Clerk role to complete their tasks including complete intake form, medication refill/ renewal, referrals, booking appointments, checking-in patients, communicating with other members of the healthcare team.

•  Assists providers with invasive or non-invasive examinations or procedures. Performs/assists with a variety of ambulatory procedures as ordered by and under the direction of a credentialed provider.

•  Administers oral medications, gives subcutaneous, intradermal, and intramuscular injections to patients, and administers immunizations and nebulizer treatments as ordered after completion of required training and demonstration of competency. Makes nec