SITE OF SERVICE:
- Branch Health/Medical Clinics (BHCs) and TRICARE Prime Clinics (TPCs) associated with Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, VA.
- Clinic locations include Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Suffolk, Chesapeake, and Yorktown, VA.
POSITION QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS:
- Education/Degree: Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate & be a graduate from a medical assistant training program accredited by (one of the following):
- Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
- The Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) of the American Medical Technologists
- Formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces
- Formal program approved by the MTF
- Experience: Possess a minimum of one (1) year experience as a Medical Assistant within the last three (3) years all ages.
- Certification: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) hands on certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Additional Requirements: Provide two (2) letters of recommendation written within the last two (2) years.
DUTIES:
- Working with all ages (Pediatrics to Geriatrics)
- Proactively collaborate and integrate with members of the team, other departments, and directorates to achieve optimal care for the patients in the HOME PORT model.
- Proactively prepare for visits by reviewing upcoming provider schedules to avoid unnecessary visits with their provider and ensuring TEAM workflow.
- Screen patients based on standard questionnaires per clinic protocol.
- Prepare patient electronic health record (EHR) and other appropriate forms prior to patient’s appointment (i.e., physical).
- Perform data entry for population health metrics and health promotion. It is expected
- Collaborate with staff and support activities to maintain a safe and orderly department environment.
- Perform administrative functions, to include scheduling appointments and preparing correspondence to patients, as assigned.
HOURS:
- Services shall be provided Sunday through Saturday between 0645 and 1900 – depending on clinic location.
- Services are required on Federal holidays at some clinics, there will be a rotation to ensure coverage.
Are you ready for your next opportunity?
When you work with Tribal Health, you work with talented and passionate teams who are making an impact on Native health disparities. We offer an unforgettable, career-changing adventure – and because we are clinically led, you can count on 24/7 support, so you always feel confident and comfortable on the job.
We recognize that you are the best part of us. In addition to a wealth of benefits, we offer caring recruiters who match your personal and professional goals to the perfect opportunity for you.
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate clinician, who understands and respects the values of our tribal communities. Together, staff will provide care that meets the needs of the community and offers a meaningful and culturally responsive experience for both patients and their families.
