Medical Assistant III (Healthcare)

Do you crave a career that truly makes an impact in people's lives? Do you thrive on problem-solving and finding solutions? Join a dedicated, tight-knit team that creates an immediate and meaningful impact every day.

Leidos QTC Health Services is seeking a Medical Assistant at our San Diego, CA clinic.

As a Medical Assistant, you interact directly with patients daily. Your professionalism and empathy will greatly enhance the patient experience, making the patients feel more comfortable and cared for. You will be crucial in keeping the clinic running smoothly by efficiently managing tasks, utilizing your clinical skills, supporting providers and communicating with your team and patients.

Who is Leidos QTC Health Services?

Leidos QTC Health Services collaborates closely with government and nongovernment customers to address current and future program needs within the health services domain. We specialize in disability-focused medical examinations, independent medical exams and review services, occupational health services, diagnostic testing, and case management solutions. As innovators, we focus on advancing technologies that improve service delivery, with a particular emphasis on enhancing accessibility for examinees in rural communities. With a proven track record of continuous improvement and steady growth, we now handle over 2 million appointments annually. Visit www.qtcm.com for more information.

What part would you play in this role?

As a Medical Assistant, you interact directly with patients daily. Your professionalism and empathy will greatly enhance the patient experience, making the patients feel more comfortable and cared for. You are crucial in keeping the clinic running smoothly by efficiently managing tasks, utilizing your clinical skills, supporting providers and communicating with your team and patients.

In this rewarding role, you will:

• Work as a team
• Perform routine and basic front and back office duties
• Assist in the examination process of patients under the direction of a physician.
• Interview patients
• Record information on patients' charts
• Draw and collect blood samples and/or urine samples from patients
• Prepare specimens for laboratory analysis
• Conduct a variety of diagnostic tests such as EKGs, PFTs, Doppler studies, etc.

   

  Required Qualifications:

  • Experience/Education:
  • Level I: HS Diploma w/ 0-1 years of Medical Assistant experience
  • Level II: HS Diploma w/ 1-3 years of Medical Assistant experience
  • Level III: HS Diploma w/ 3-5 years of Medical Assistant experience
  • Level IV: HS Diploma w/ 5-10 years of Medical Assistant experience
  • Level V: AA in Medical Assisting w/10 years of Medical Assistant experience
  • Additional experience may be considered in lieu of education for all levels

   

  • Graduate from accredited vocational MA program with MA certificate/ MA Diploma OR Military Equivalent (Medic/Hospital Corpsman)

   

  • A valid National Certification from one of the following Associations:
  • National Health Career (NHA)
  • American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
  • National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)
  • American Medical Technologist (AMT)
  • National Center or Competency Testing (NCCT)

   

  • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) certification required within 30 days of starting.
  • State of Washington ONLY: Active Medical Assistant License w/ the Washington State Department of Health.
  • Technology driven medical data entry system experience or related computer data entry.
  • Ability to pass a medical clearance consisting of passing an N95 respirator fit test, properly wearing organizational standard respiratory protective equipment as required, passing a Tuberculosis/TB test, and receiving a Hepatitis A/B vaccine series or passing a Hepatitis A/B Titer test and other medical clearances/vaccinations as required.
  • If applicable, must be able to pass a federal background check and/or obtain and maintain additional clearances as specified by the contract (e.g., NACI, PIV, SMS, TMS).

   

In addition to competitive hourly rates, all Medical Assistants are eligible for bonuses of up to 6% annually.

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, performance-related bonuses, health and wellness programs, student loan repayment and tuition reimbursement, paid leave, and retirement. More details are available here: Join Our Team | Jobs & Career Opportunities | Leidos QTC Health Services (qtcm.com)

The Leidos QTC Health Services pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include( but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement(if any), or other laws.

This role may fall under the Service Contract Act (SCA), a federal law that provides for a U.S. Department of Labor-prescribed minimum prevailing rate of pay and certain benefits levels. Where appropriate, Company-provided benefit plans such as comprehensive leave, holiday, medical, dental, life, accident, disability coverages, retirement plan contributions, and other health and welfare benefits and payments are utilized to meet these obligations.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos QTC Health Services will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

* This job description supersedes all prior job descriptions and is intended to describe the general content and essential requirements for the position listed above. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of requirements, duties and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to add or change the duties of this position as required at any time.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Medical Assistants