Certified Medical Assistant – Onsite in Okinawa, Japan

About the role

Arcetyp LLC is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join its on‑site team at a U.S. military medical facility in Okinawa, Japan. This full‑time position supports patient care and clinical operations under the direction of a government supervisor.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and ensure proper stock levels before patient arrival.
• Obtain and document patient medical histories, vital signs, and medication information.
• Assist providers during examinations and perform ordered diagnostic procedures such as EKGs, urine dip sticks, and phlebotomy.
• Transport patients, manage chart signatures, and enter demographic and clinical data into the computer system.
• Operate medical equipment including automatic blood pressure monitors, handheld nebulizers, 12‑lead EKG machines, electronic thermometers, IV infusion pump set‑up, and tympanometers.
• Participate in emergency preparedness drills, peer‑review activities, and the Family Advocacy Program.

Required profile

• Current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification.
• Ability to work onsite in Okinawa under government supervision.
• Attention to detail for accurate documentation and equipment handling.

Required skills

• EKG machine operation
• Phlebotomy
• IV infusion pump set‑up
• Tympanometer use
• Vital signs measurement (temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration, weight)

What we offer

• Full‑time permanent employment (W2)
• Opportunity to work on a U.S. government contract in an international setting
• Professional development within a growing consulting firm