The Medical Assistant will perform front and back-office duties, including patient interviews, data entry, and specimen collection. They will also assist physicians during examinations and conduct diagnostic tests such as EKGs and PFTs.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a high school diploma or associate degree, along with a valid national certification from an accredited MA program. Additionally, applicants must possess Basic Life Support certification and be able to pass medical clearances and background checks.
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Job description
Do you crave a career that truly makes an impact in people’s lives? Do you thrive on problem-solving and finding solutions? Join a dedicated, tight-knit team that creates an immediate and meaningful impact every day.
Leidos QTC Health Services is seeking a Medical Assistant at our Daly City, CA clinic.
As a Medical Assistant, you interact directly with patients daily. Your professionalism and empathy will greatly enhance the patient experience, making the patients feel more comfortable and cared for. You will be crucial in keeping the clinic running smoothly by efficiently managing tasks, utilizing your clinical skills, supporting providers and communicating with your team and patients.
Primary Responsibilities
Work as a team
Perform routine and basic front and back-office duties, to include phones, data entry
Assist in the examination process of patients under the direction of a physician.
Interview patients
Record information on patients' charts
Draw and collect blood samples and/or urine samples from patients
Prepare specimens for laboratory analysis
Conduct a variety of diagnostic tests. EKGs, PFTs, Doppler studies, etc.
Required Qualifications
Experience/Education:
Level I: HS Diploma w/ 0-1 years of Medical Assistant experience
Level II: HS Diploma w/ 1-3 years of Medical Assistant experience
Level
III: HS Diploma w/ 3-5 years of Medical Assistant experience
Level IV: HS Diploma w/ 5-10 years of Medical Assistant experience
Level V: AA in Medical Assisting w/10 years of Medical Assistant experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of education for MA level V.
Graduate from accredited vocational MA program with MA certificate/ MA Diploma OR Military Equivalent (Medic/Hospital Corpsman)
A valid
National
Certification from one of the following
Associations:
National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
Benefits
Dental insurance
Medical insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance
Paid Leave
Income Protection
Accident insurance
Disability coverage
Health and Wellness programs
National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)
American Medical Technologist (AMT)
National Center or Competency Testing (NCCT)
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) certification required within 30 days of starting.
Must be able to travel 50% to our New Bern clinic for coverage as well
Must possess current REAL ID-compliant identification or equivalent TSA approved identification prior to start date.
State of
Washington
ONLY: Active Medical Assistant License w/ the Washington State Department of Health.
Technology driven medical data entry system experience or related computer data entry.
Ability to pass a medical clearance consisting of passing an N95 respirator fit test, properly wearing organizational standard respiratory protective equipment as required, passing a Tuberculosis/TB test, and receiving a Hepatitis A/B vaccine series or passing a Hepatitis A/B Titer test and other medical clearances/vaccinations as required.
If applicable, must be able to pass a federal background check and/or obtain and maintain additional clearances as specified by the contract (e.g., NACI, PIV, SMS, TMS).
Additional Information
Training: 1 weeks of training onsite in Nashville, TN
Shift: Monday – Friday. 8hr shift times will vary based on need.
Availability Needed: 7:30am - 7:00pm PST. Weekend and overtime may be required based on the needs of the business
Travel requirements: some travel maybe required to support clinics in area
About Leidos QTC Health Services
Leidos QTC Health Services collaborates closely with government and non-government customers to address current and future program needs within the health services domain.
We specialize in disability-focused medical examinations, independent medical exams and review services, occupational health services, diagnostic testing, and case management solutions.
As innovators, we focus on advancing technologies that improve service delivery, with a particular emphasis on enhancing accessibility for examinees in rural communities.
With a proven track record of continuous improvement and steady growth, we now handle over 2 million appointments annually.
This role may fall under the Service Contract Act (SCA), a federal law which provides for a U.S. Department of Labor-prescribed minimum prevailing rate of pay and certain benefit levels. Where appropriate, Company-provided benefit plans such as comprehensive leave, holiday, medical, dental, life, accident, disability coverages, retirement plan contributions, and other health and welfare benefits and payments are utilized to meet these obligations.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos QTC Health Services will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.”
