Medical Technician (Certified Medical Assistant)

Summary

About the Position: This position serves as a Certified Medical Assistant in a Medical Treatment Facility. This position is responsible for clinical and administrative tasks to support doctors, nurses, and patients byassisting with some patient care and office administration. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service

Duties

• Initiate work orders, and restock supplies required to support patient care and maintain clinic operations.
• Maintain waiting areas in a clean, orderly condition and provide orientation for Red Cross volunteers and newly assigned personnel.
• Ensure appointments are timely and in accordance with physician's request and explain reasons for delays in giving timely appointments due to shortages of personnel or other circumstances.
• Conduct patient screening for the Privileged Provider, documenting the chief complaint and obtaining complete vital signs, height, and weight.
• Apply and remove bandages, binders, basic dressings, and hot or cold therapy packs.
• Administer medications subcutaneously, intramuscular, intradermal, and screen and administer standard immunizations in accordance with established protocols.
• Collect specimens, perform urine dipstick testing and blood glucose finger sticks, and enter laboratory requests into the automated system.
• Schedule appointment with the appropriate clinic and health care provider dependent on patient disposition, complaint or symptoms or services requested.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.