Certified Medical Assistant; CMA On-site in Okinawa Japan

Position: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) On-site in Okinawa Japan
Arcetyp LLC is a growing small business that provides a broad range of consulting services to US Federal Government, US Military, and Commercial clients. Services include Management & IT Consulting, Program & Project Management, and Professional & Admin Services.

We accept direct hire candidates only, W2 employee hires. We do not accept 1099 independent consultants. We do not accept staffing firms. We do not accept corp-to-corp (C2C) candidates. We can't sponsor H1B.

Arcetyp LLC is looking for a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA). This position is onsite and located in Okinawa, Japan.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Job Functions:

• Prepare exam rooms prior to patient's arrival.
• Obtain patient's medical record following appropriate procedures.
• Check patient's vital signs, to include temperature, respiration, pulse, weight, and blood pressure.
• Obtain and document patient's current medical history, drug history, chief complaints, allergies, and vital signs on the correct Standard Form before patient is in the exam room.
• Assist the provider as needed during exams.
• Perform diagnostic procedures when ordered, to include EKGs, urine dip sticks, phlebotomy, etc.
• Transport patients to other clinical areas as needed.
• Check each chart for the provider's signature, stamp, and each patient's diagnosis prior to returning the chart to Health Records.
• After a physician has verified the medicine and dosage, the HCW shall administer medication to patients.
• Obtain lab and x-ray results.
• Maintain exam room stock levels and perform routine maintenance of exam rooms, to include dusting, cleaning wash basins, etc.
• 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.
• Answer telephone and transcribe accurate messages.
• Ensure that any broken or unsafe equipment is removed from the clinic in a timely manner and notify appropriate personnel.
• Assist with patient flow and give direct patient care as directed by government supervisor.
• Operate the following medical equipment, as directed by government supervisor, such as Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor, Hand Held Nebulizer, EKG Machine (12 lead), Electronic Thermometer, IV infusion pump (Set-up only), Tynpanometer.
• Participate in executing the Emergency Preparedness Plan (drills and actual emergencies) as scheduled by the MTF (typically semiannually).
• Participate in peer review and performance improvement activities.
• Participate in the implementation of the Family Advocacy Program as directed by government supervisor.
• Participation shall include, but not be limited to, appropriate medical examination, documentation, and reporting.
• Attend and/or comply with all annual training classes required by the Command, to include but not limited to online annual training provided by the MTF, disaster training, infection control, Sexual Harassment, Bloodborne Pathogens, Fire and Safety, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives (CBRNE), and all other required training.
• Actively participate in the command's Performance Improvement Program. Participate in meetings to review and evaluate the care provided to patients, identify opportunities to improve the care delivered, and recommend corrective action when problems exist.
• Perform efficiently in emergency patient situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events.
• Anticipate potential problems/emergencies and make appropriate interventions.
• Notify supervisor, director, or other designated person regarding problems that the HCW is unable to manage.
• Comply with the standards of The Joint Commission, applicable provisions of law, and the rules and regulations of any and all governmental authorities pertaining to licensure and regulation of health care personnel and medical treatment facilities, the regulations and standards of medical practice and the MTF's medical staff by laws.
• Participate in continuing education to meet own professional growth.
• Participate in the provision of in-service training to clinic staff members.
• Provide training and/or direction as applicable to supporting government employees (e.g., hospital corpsmen, students, etc.).
• Operate and manipulate automated systems such as CHCS, AHLTA, ADS, Essentra's, and Clinical Information System (CIS), participate in clinical staff Performance Improvement (PI) and Risk Management (RM) functions, as prescribed by the Commander.
• Attend and participate in various meetings as directed by government supervisor.
• The Health Care Worker (HCW) shall comply with the HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) privacy and security policies of the treatment facility.
• Providers shall obtain/maintain a National Provider Identifier (NPI) in accordance with DOD and MTF policy/instruction, as applicable. (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./
• Perform timely, accurate, and concise documentation of patient care.
• Maintain…