Medical Assistant

Location: Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Unit, Fallon, NV

Position Type: Full-Time

Spectrum Healthcare Resources is excited to offer a potential career opportunity for a Medical Assistant at the Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Unit, Fallon, NV. This civilian position is an outstanding chance to contribute to the health and well-being of our military members while enjoying a rewarding work-life balance and a supportive patient community.

Join us in making a significant impact on the lives of those who serve our country, with a focus on quality care and professional development!

Work Schedule:

Days: Monday through Friday
• Hours: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM (8.5-hour shift with a 30-minute meal break)
• Maximum Hours: 80 hours per two-week period

Qualifications:

• Degree: Certificate
• Education: Graduate from a medical assistant training program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), or a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces.
• Certifications:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross (must present proof of current certification).
  • Certifications must be maintained at no cost to the government.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience within the last 2 years as a Medical Assistant.
• Board Certification: None
• Licensure/Registration: None

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare examination rooms prior to patient's arrival.
• Assist with patient check-ins, admissions, discharges, and transfers as directed.
• Perform general patient care procedures per appropriate SOPs.
• Recognize and institute emergency measures as needed.
• Check and document patient's vital signs, including 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.
• Assist the provider during examinations as needed.
• Perform diagnostic procedures when ordered.
• Maintain equipment, stock, and cleanliness of examination rooms.
• Complete lab and x-ray requisitions according to clinic policies.

Company Overview:
Spectrum Healthcare Resources (SHR) was established in 1988 to deliver systems and processes designed to meet the unique needs of Military and VA Health Systems. SHR is a leading organization that provides physician and clinical staffing and management services to United States Military Treatment Facilities, VA clinics and other Federal Agencies through various contracting vehicles. A Joint Commission Health Care Staffing Services firm, SHR is the military staffing division of TeamHealth, a Nationwide organization that serves 860 civilian and military hospitals with a team of 9,800 affiliated health care professionals.

Spectrum Healthcare Resources is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.