Description

Location: Tricare Prime Clinic Virginia Beach - Naval Medical Center Portsmouth - 2100 Lynnhaven Pkwy, Virginia Beach, VA 23456

Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am-3:30pm / 7:30am-4:00pm

Pay Rate: $22.05/hour

About the Role

We are seeking experienced Medical Assistants to support U.S. Navy. This role is ideal for candidates who completed a formal, in-person Medical Assistant program, gained hands-on externship experience, and have one year, post-graduation MA experience a clinical setting.

Minimum Qualifications (Required – Please Read Carefully)

Applicants must meet ALL requirements below to be considered.

Education (Required)

High school diploma or GED AND
Graduation from a formal Medical Assistant program that meets the following criteria:
Program length of 6–12 months or longer
In-person instruction required (online-only programs do not qualify)
In-person clinical externship completed as part of the program
Program must be accredited or approved by the Naval Base

***Important: Candidates who obtained an MA certificate (e.g., NHA) without completing a formal MA education program are not eligible for this role.

Experience (Required)

Minimum of one (1) full year of Medical Assistant experience within the last three (3) years
Experience must be:
Completed AFTER graduating from a qualifying MA program
Within the last three (3) years (2023 - 2026)
Hands-on clinical MA experience with pediatric and geriatric patients

***MA experience obtained before completing MA schooling cannot be counted toward the one-year requirement.

Certifications & Clearances

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross – hands-on)
U.S. Citizenship required
Ability to pass all applicable background and security requirements

Additional Requirements

Two (2) professional letters of recommendation dated within the last two (2) years (one from a supervisor & one clinician or clinic admin)
Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently
Physically capable of standing and/or sitting for extended periods and performing all essential duties

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Medical Assistants support providers and patients in a fast-paced outpatient clinical environment. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Provide care to patients across the lifespan (Pediatrics to Geriatrics)
Prepare patients and exam rooms for visits
Review provider schedules and proactively prepare charts and documentation
Screen patients using clinic-approved questionnaires and protocols
Maintain and update Electronic Health Records (EHR) including MHS Genesis
Perform data entry for population health metrics and preventive care initiatives
Assist with administrative duties such as appointment scheduling and patient correspondence
Participate in daily team huddles and collaborative care planning
Support clinic workflow optimization and patient experience initiatives
Maintain a safe, organized, and compliant clinical environment
Assist with onboarding and orientation of new staff as assigned

Base Down Days

During planned facility closures, employees are paid only for hours worked
If unable to work due to closure, leave or LWOP may be required (without penalty)

Skills & Attributes for Success

Strong clinical judgment and attention to detail
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic healthcare environment
Effective time management and multitasking abilities
Professional demeanor and commitment to patient-centered care
Collaborative, team-oriented mindset

Why Join Us?

Serve military members, veterans, and their families
Stable clinic environments with structured workflows
Opportunity to work within respected federal healthcare systems
Meaningful, mission-driven work supporting patient readiness and care

Only candidates who meet all required education and experience criteria will be considered.

Experienced Medical Assistant - Military Contract | Full-Time | Mon-Fri 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

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