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Pediatrics Certified Medical Assistant

Potawatomi Federal Solutions, LLC.

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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 necessary judgments prior to administration of certain medications based on practical knowledge of the physiological effect, current condition of the patient and awareness of proper dosage.

• Record medications administered. Reports and record any reaction to medication and/or treatment.

• Performs venipuncture for blood draws and intravenous (IV) access after completion of required training and demonstration of competency. Monitors and discontinues IV therapy as directed.

• Monitors patients undergoing procedures and identifies patients in acute distress or with potential for acuity change. Observes significant changes in patient conditions and reports problems that require higher -level actions /interventions to the credentialed provider.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate.

• Be a 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, OR other formal program as specified in the position specific task order.

• Possess either: Current certification as a medical assistant by the American Association of Medical Assistants OR registration by the American Medical Technologists or other formal program

• One year of experience within the last two years as a Certified Medical Assistant.

• Possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

Working Conditions/Working Environment/Physical Demands

• Services shall be provided Monday through Friday, between the hours of 0600 -1800 hours. No Weekends, No Holidays. Shifts will normally be scheduled for an 8.5-hour period, to include an uncompensated 30-minute lunch break. In no instance will the Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) HCW be required to provide services more than 80 hours per two-week period and 1,912 hours annually.

• Employee shall be physically capable of standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time, have the physical ability to perform assigned tasks, able to lift twenty (20) pounds.

• Must be a United States citizen, successfully pass an extensive government background investigation, and receive government client approval.

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Advancia Aeronautics, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Advancia Aeronautics LLC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Potawatomi Federal Solutions is a 100% tribally owned small business of the Forest County Potawatomi Community of Wisconsin. In 2007, we launched with one mission in mind: to create a profitable tribal enterprise to allow us to invest in the health, wellness, education, environment and future of our people for generations to come. We take pride in our reputation as a prime, small business leader. Over the years, we’ve been entrusted to carry out our federal clients’ missions with orders that impact national interests, and we work hard to build long-term, valuable relationships with our federal contracting partners. When you choose to work with Potawatomi Federal Solutions, your organization benefits from a project management team that is committed to hard work, attention to detail, and getting the job done right.

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