Medical Assistant & Clinical Openings

Schedule: Coverage: Monday through Friday, 0645-1900, 80 hours per week total; shifts normally 8.5 hours with an uncompensated 30-minute lunch; no federal holidays; no more than 6 individuals approved

Education

• High school diploma or GED
• Graduate of a medical assistant training program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES, or a U.S. Armed Forces formal medical services training program, or another formal program approved by the MTF

Licensure & Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross (in-person course; web-based classes not accepted)

Experience

• Minimum 1 year experience as a Medical Assistant within the last 3 years
• Two letters of recommendation written within the last 2 years attesting to clinical skills

What You'll Do

• Obtain patient medical records, assist the provider during exams, and transport patients as needed
• Administer medicine and immunizations (after physician verification) using various routes, and apply dental fluoride as ordered in Pediatrics
• Obtain lab and X-ray results; contact patients about appointments and results
• Schedule appointments, perform reminder calls, scan documents into charts
• Operate clinic equipment such as automatic BP monitor, nebulizer, 12-lead EKG, electronic thermometer
• Carry out receptionist, record-keeping, and clerical tasks including patient check-in

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Schedule: Coverage: Monday through Friday, 0600-1900, 280 hours per week total; shifts 8.5 or 11 hours with uncompensated 30- or 60-minute lunch; no federal holidays; no more than 36 individuals approved

Education

• High school diploma or GED
• Graduate of a medical assistant training program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES, or a U.S. Armed Forces formal medical services training program, or another formal program approved by the MTF

Licensure & Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross (in-person course; web-based classes not accepted)

Experience

• Minimum 1 year experience as a Medical Assistant within the last 3 years
• Two letters of recommendation written within the last 2 years attesting to clinical skills

What You'll Do

• Attend examinations and observe/monitor patient response
• Place patients on fetal monitor and take vital signs
• Observe and record patient appearance, response to medications and treatments; alert the nurse supervisor to significant observations
• Keep the supervisor informed of clinic needs and patient-care problems
• Direct visitors and explain restrictions
• Assist the provider during exams and perform standard MA clinical/clerical duties

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Schedule: Coverage: Monday through Friday, 0630-1800, 40 hours per week; shifts normally 8.5 hours with an uncompensated 30-minute lunch; no federal holidays; no more than 3 individuals approved

Education

• High school diploma or GED
• Graduate of a medical assistant training program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES, or a U.S. Armed Forces formal medical services training program, or another formal program approved by the MTF

Licensure & Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross (in-person course; web-based classes not accepted)

Experience

• Minimum 1 year experience as a Medical Assistant within the last 3 years
• Two letters of recommendation written within the last 2 years attesting to clinical skills

What You'll Do

• Perform diagnostic procedures as ordered, including EKGs, urine dipsticks, phlebotomy, and IV insertion for procedures
• Assist the provider during exams and during colonoscopies and EGDs
• Operate medical equipment including 12-lead EKG machine, IV infusion pump (set-up only), and colonoscopy/EGD scopes with the Olympus tower and ERBE for polyp removal
• Obtain patient records, assist with patient flow, and provide direct patient care as directed
• Schedule appointments and carry out receptionist and record-keeping duties

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Schedule: 1 FTE: Monday through Friday, 0730-1830; shifts normally 8.5 to 11 hours with uncompensated 30-60 minute lunch; max 80 hours per two-week period; no federal holidays

Education

• High school diploma or GED
• Graduate of a medical assistant training program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES, or a U.S. Armed Forces formal medical services training program, or another formal program approved by the MTF

Licensure & Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross (in-person course; web-based classes not accepted)

Experience

• Minimum 1 year experience as a Medical Assistant within the last 3 years
• Two letters of recommendation written within the last 2 years attesting to clinical skills

What You'll Do

• Obtain patient medical records and assist the provider during exams
• Administer medicine and immunizations after physician verification
• Obtain lab and X-ray results; answer phones and transcribe messages
• Assist with patient flow and give direct patient care as directed
• Schedule appointments, scan documents into charts, and contact patients about results
• Carry out receptionist, record-keeping, and clerical tasks including check-in

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Schedule: 3 FTEs: Monday through Friday, 0645-1800; shifts normally 9 hours with an uncompensated 60-minute lunch; max 80 hours per two-week period; no federal holidays

Education

• High school diploma or GED
• Graduate of a medical assistant training program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES, or a U.S. Armed Forces formal medical services training program, or another formal program approved by the MTF

Licensure & Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross (in-person course; web-based classes not accepted)

Experience

• Minimum 1 year experience as a Medical Assistant within the last 3 years
• Two letters of recommendation written within the last 2 years attesting to clinical skills

What You'll Do

• Work primarily at the front desk performing MA duties: check-in, appointment scheduling via MHS Genesis, phones, and record retrieval
• Notify patients of abnormal lab work as directed
• Organize, file, create, and retrieve medical records per clinic guidelines
• Advise MHS beneficiaries on benefits and eligibility for the refractive surgery program; answer TRICARE referral questions and consult-status inquiries
• Assist with pre-op preparation for PRK/LASIK patients, including reviewing discharge instructions and instilling eye drops
• Code procedures in the EMR and scan documents and notes into patient records

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Schedule: Coverage: Monday through Friday, 0700-1600, 40 hours per week; shifts normally 8.5 hours with an uncompensated 30-minute lunch; no federal holidays; no more than 3 individuals approved

Education

• High school diploma or GED
• Graduate of a medical assistant training program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES, or a U.S. Armed Forces formal medical services training program, or another formal program approved by the MTF

Licensure & Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross (in-person course; web-based classes not accepted)

Experience

• Minimum 1 year experience as a Medical Assistant within the last 3 years
• Two letters of recommendation written within the last 2 years attesting to clinical skills

What You'll Do

• Obtain patient medical records and assist the provider during exams
• Administer medicine and immunizations after physician verification
• Obtain lab and X-ray results; answer phones and transcribe messages
• Assist with patient flow and give direct patient care as directed
• Schedule appointments, perform reminder functions, and scan documents into charts
• Carry out receptionist, record-keeping, and clerical tasks including check-in

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Schedule: Coverage: Monday through Friday, 0700-1800, 40 hours per week; shifts normally 8.5 hours with an uncompensated 30-minute lunch; no federal holidays; no more than 3 individuals approved

Education

• High school diploma or GED
• Graduate of a medical assistant training program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES, or a U.S. Armed Forces formal medical services training program, or another formal program approved by the MTF

Licensure & Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross (in-person course; web-based classes not accepted)

Experience

• Minimum 1 year experience as a Medical Assistant within the last 3 years
• Two letters of recommendation written within the last 2 years attesting to clinical skills

What You'll Do

• Obtain patient medical records and assist the provider during exams
• Administer medicine and immunizations after physician verification
• Obtain lab and X-ray results; answer phones and transcribe messages
• Assist with patient flow and give direct patient care as directed
• Schedule appointments, perform reminder functions, and scan documents into charts
• Carry out receptionist, record-keeping, and clerical tasks including check-in

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Schedule: Coverage: Monday through Friday, 0730-1800, 40 hours per week; shifts normally 8.5 hours with an uncompensated 30-minute lunch; no federal holidays; no more than 3 individuals approved

Education

• High school diploma or GED
• Graduate of a medical assistant training program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES, or a U.S. Armed Forces formal medical services training program, or another formal program approved by the MTF

Licensure & Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross (in-person course; web-based classes not accepted)

Experience

• Minimum 1 year experience as a Medical Assistant within the last 3 years
• Two letters of recommendation written within the last 2 years attesting to clinical skills

What You'll Do

• Obtain patient medical records and assist the provider during exams
• Administer medicine and immunizations after physician verification
• Obtain lab and X-ray results; answer phones and transcribe messages
• Assist with patient flow and give direct patient care as directed
• Schedule appointments, perform reminder functions, and scan documents into charts
• Carry out receptionist, record-keeping, and clerical tasks including check-in

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Schedule: 9 FTEs: Monday through Friday, 0700-1730; shifts range 4.5 to 10.5 hours (30-minute lunch for shifts over 6 hours up to 8.5; 60-minute lunch for 9-11 hour shifts); max 80 hours per two-week period; no federal holidays

Education

• High school diploma or GED
• Graduate of a medical assistant training program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES, or a U.S. Armed Forces formal medical services training program, or another formal program approved by the MTF

Licensure & Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross (in-person course; web-based classes not accepted)

Experience

• Minimum 1 year experience as a Medical Assistant within the last 3 years
• Two letters of recommendation written within the last 2 years attesting to clinical skills

What You'll Do

• Obtain patient medical records and assist the provider during exams
• Administer medicine and immunizations after physician verification
• Obtain lab and X-ray results; answer phones and transcribe messages
• Assist with patient flow and give direct patient care as directed
• Schedule appointments, perform reminder functions, and scan documents into charts
• Carry out receptionist, record-keeping, and clerical tasks including check-in

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Schedule: Coverage: Monday through Friday, 0700-1800, 240 hours per week total; shifts normally 8.5 hours with an uncompensated 30-minute lunch; no federal holidays; no more than 12 individuals approved

Education

• High school diploma or GED
• Graduate of a medical assistant training program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES, or a U.S. Armed Forces formal medical services training program, or another formal program approved by the MTF

Licensure & Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross (in-person course; web-based classes not accepted)

Experience

• 1 year of Medical Assistant experience preferred but not required for the Internal Medicine department (per PWS)
• Two letters of recommendation written within the last 2 years attesting to clinical skills

What You'll Do

• Assist registered nurses in orientation and technical direction of new personnel, including unit in-services
• Propose patient labs, medications, and referrals
• Follow clinic templates to ensure efficient care coordination
• Maintain access to DEERS and Humana to verify patient enrollment
• Assist providers during exams and perform standard MA clinical and clerical duties

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Schedule: 3 FTEs at NMCP and BHCs Norfolk, Little Creek, and Oceana: Monday through Friday, 0500-1730; shift lengths vary 4.5 to 10.5 hours (uncompensated 30-minute lunch for shifts over 6 hours); max 80 hours per two-week period

Education

• High school diploma or GED
• Graduate of a medical assistant training program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES, or a U.S. Armed Forces formal medical services training program, or another formal program approved by the MTF

Licensure & Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross (in-person course; web-based classes not accepted)

Experience

• Minimum 1 year experience as a Medical Assistant within the last 3 years
• Two letters of recommendation written within the last 2 years attesting to clinical skills

What You'll Do

• Provide patient and family education
• Document assessments, tests, treatments, and progress in the medical record at each visit
• Keep the work area clean and stocked: maintain hydrocollator water levels and ice supply, exchange linen daily, inventory and clean equipment
• Maintain supply levels including linens, braces, bandages, tape, and office supplies
• Perform clerical duties supporting rehabilitation and chiropractic clinic operations: statistics, patient charges, phones, scheduling, check-in/check-out

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Schedule: 4 FTEs at NMCP and BHCs Norfolk, Little Creek, and Oceana: Monday through Friday, 0600-1830 (8.5-9 hour shifts with 30-60 minute uncompensated lunch), plus weekend rotation Saturday/Sunday 0800-1400 approximately every 4-6 weeks (inpatients only); max 80 hours per two-week period

Education

• Associate degree for Occupational Therapy Assistant from a college or university accredited at time of graduation by ACOTE of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)

Licensure & Certifications

• Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as an occupational therapy assistant
• Certified through the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross (in-person course; web-based classes not accepted)

Experience

• Minimum 1 year experience within the preceding 3 years
• Two letters of recommendation written within the last 2 years (at least one from a practicing occupational therapist who personally observed the HCW)

What You'll Do

• Support the full spectrum of occupational rehabilitative services for inpatients and outpatients under the direction of an Occupational Therapist
• Assist in evaluating patients' daily living skills and capacities
• Help plan and implement educational, vocational, and recreational treatment programs established by the registered occupational therapist
• Fabricate splints and other assistive devices
• Observe patients during treatment, compile response data, and report to the occupational therapist
• Instruct patients and families in home programs and use of adaptive equipment
• Maintain patient records, equipment, supplies, and temperature logs; perform clerical duties and scheduling

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Schedule: 1 FTE: approximately 40 hours per week, typically Monday through Friday 0600-1800; 8.5-9 hour shifts with 30-60 minute uncompensated lunch; max 80 hours per two-week period; services ARE required on federal holidays; may work in inpatient wards, ICU, step-down, pediatric/neonatal ICU, and the operating room

Education

• Baccalaureate degree from a Physician Assistant program accredited by ARC-PA of CAAHEP

Licensure & Certifications

• Current, unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant in any U.S. state, DC, Puerto Rico, Guam, or U.S. Virgin Islands
• Current NCCPA certification as a Physician Assistant
• DEA registration required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross (in-person course; web-based classes not accepted)

Experience

• At least 1 year of experience within the last 3 years as a full-time Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner
• Proof of continuing education within the last 24 months
• Two letters of recommendation written within the last 2 years attesting to clinical skills

What You'll Do

• Perform histories and physical examinations; interpret labs and diagnostic tests
• Formulate working diagnoses and treatment plans for neurosurgical conditions in conjunction with the neurosurgeon
• Conduct hospital rounds including ICU; write orders, progress notes, and admission H&Ps under physician supervision
• See clinic patients, present to the attending neurosurgeon, order radiographic studies, and perform office procedures such as local blocks
• Evaluate post-operative patients at follow-up visits and see same-day patients
• Review radiographs and lab reports, report normal results to patients, and flag abnormals for the physician
• Dictate discharge summaries and ensure appropriate discharge planning
• Document care to CMS and AMA coding standards

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Schedule: 3 FTEs: Monday through Friday, 0600-1800; shifts normally 8.5 to 11 hours with uncompensated 30-60 minute lunch; max 80 hours per two-week period; no federal holidays

Education

• Bachelor's degree; graduate of an accredited college or university program certified by ARC-PA

Licensure & Certifications

• Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant in any U.S. state, DC, Puerto Rico, Guam, or U.S. Virgin Islands
• Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross (in-person course; web-based classes not accepted)

Experience

• Completion of a fellowship or residency training in Orthopedic Medicine, OR minimum 2 years full-time experience within the preceding 3 years as an Orthopedic Physician Assistant

What You'll Do

• Examine, diagnose, and treat musculoskeletal disorders: contusions, strains, sprains, sports injuries, back/neck pain, chronic pain, and nonsurgical musculoskeletal problems
• Perform orthopedic pre-, intra-, and post-operative duties: patient work-ups, first/second assist in surgery, suturing, casting and splint changes, dressing changes, and wound care
• Evaluate patient status through daily rounds, labs, imaging, progress notes, and routine orders
• Write admission, transfer, and discharge orders for review by the supervising physician
• Carry the departmental duty pager on rotation, answering calls from the ER, clinics, and the fleet
• Assist in reviewing consults through the computer referral system

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Schedule: 2 FTEs at NMCP and BHCs Norfolk, Little Creek, and Oceana: Monday through Friday, 0500-1730; shifts 8.5 to 11 hours with uncompensated 30-60 minute lunch; max 80 hours per two-week period

Education

• Doctor of Chiropractic; graduate of a college or university accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education

Licensure & Certifications

• Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a doctor of chiropractic
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross (in-person course; web-based classes not accepted)

Experience

• Minimum 3 years full-time experience as a Chiropractor within the last 4 years in a position with both diagnostic and treatment services
• Experience working in a hospital setting and/or multi-disciplinary clinical environment
• Three letters of recommendation written within the preceding 2 years, at least two from allopathic or osteopathic physicians indicating referral patterns

What You'll Do

• Provide chiropractic care using the Mercy Center Consensus Conference practice guidelines
• Maintain productivity comparable to other chiropractors at the facility with the same scope of practice
• Refer patients to specialty services available at the MTF
• Provide clinical guidance to clinical support staff
• Plan and conduct lectures and training on chiropractic subjects for staff, students, and patients
• Comply with MTF data collection and documentation requirements; perform clerical duties supporting clinic operations

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