Medical Assistant (OB/GYN)

About the role

Support women’s health for U.S. Navy service members and their families through prenatal visits, well-woman exams, and everything in between at Branch Health Clinic Dam Neck in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Check patients in and perform initial screenings: vital signs, weight, fetal heart tones via Doppler, fundal height measurements, and record/report retrieval
• Screen patients using standard questionnaires per clinic protocol
• Prepare the electronic health record and any forms needed before each visit; have backup paperwork ready in case of an EHR outage
• Review upcoming provider schedules to flag gaps and keep the team workflow on track
• Provide patient instructions and health promotion materials per clinic protocol
• Participate in daily team huddles and communicate clearly with providers, patients, families, and other departments
• Use MHS Genesis, Care Point, and Secure Messaging to enter patient data, support population health metrics, and follow up with patients
• Schedule appointments, prepare patient correspondence, and follow infection control and safety protocols

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant training program (CAAHEP, ABHES, or a U.S. Armed Forces medical services training program)
• At least 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant within the last 3 years; OB/GYN experience preferred
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross (in-person, not web-based)
• Two letters of recommendation (one must be from a physician or supervisor who has personally observed your clinical work)
• U.S. citizenship (or eligibility to work on a federal military installation)
• Ability to pass a background check and obtain a base access ID
• Up-to-date immunizations (Varicella, MMR, Tdap, Hepatitis B, annual flu) and TB screening
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, general data entry)
• Comfortable wearing required PPE (gloves, mask, eye protection, fitted respirator)

Benefits

• Meaningful work supporting women’s health for U.S. Navy service members and their families
• Steady, weekday schedule with all federal holidays off
• Team-based care with OB/GYN providers, nurses, and support staff working side-by-side
• Built-in training in MHS Genesis and clinic systems
• 4% 401(k) match