Medical Assistant II

Other Jobs To Apply

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 Leesville, LA 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.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Work as a team
  • Perform routine and basic front and back-office duties, to include phones, data entry
  • 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. 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).

About Leidos QTC Health Services

Leidos QTC Health Services collaborates closely with government and non-government 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 for more information.

Compensation and Benefits

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. As a result, we offer meaningful and engaging careers to support you and your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.

This role may fall under the Service Contract Act (SCA), a federal law which provides for a U.S. Department of Labor-prescribed minimum prevailing rate of pay and certain benefit 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.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.”

Experience

Required
  • 1 - 3 years: Medical Assistant

Education

Required
  • Medical Assistant or better
  • GED or better
  • High School Diploma or better
Preferred
  • Corpsman or better

Licenses & Certifications

Required
  • CPR
  • Medical Assistant

Skills

Required
  • Computer Literacy
  • Electronic Medical Records
  • Executing Multiple Tasks
  • MS Office
  • Blood Draws/Venipuncture
  • Medical Terminology
Preferred
  • Word
  • Excel
  • Problem Solving

Behaviors

Required
  • Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
  • Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
  • Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
  • Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Required
  • Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
  • Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
  • Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
  • Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
  • Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Back to blog

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...