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.