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

Location: Tricare Prime Clinic Virginia Beach - Naval Medical Center Portsmouth - 2100 Lynnhaven Pkwy, Virginia Beach, VA 23456Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am-3:30pm / 7:30am-4:00pmPay Rate: $22.05/hourAbout the RoleWe 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 ANDGraduation from a formal Medical Assistant program that meets the following criteria:Program length of 6–12 months or longerIn-person instruction required (online-only programs do not qualify)In-person clinical externship completed as part of the programProgram 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) yearsExperience must be:Completed AFTER graduating from a qualifying MA programWithin 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 & ClearancesCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross – hands-on)U.S. Citizenship requiredAbility to pass all applicable background and security requirementsAdditional RequirementsTwo (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 fluentlyPhysically capable of standing and/or sitting for extended periods and performing all essential duties