Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Adult Outpatient Pavilion OBGYN - Days

VCU Health • Richmond, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Come join the OBGYN team at the Adult Outpatient Pavilion! Our clinic has a diverse group of team members to include CMAs, LPNs, RNs, Sonographers, Nurse Practitioners, Physicians and Certified Nurse Midwives who work together to provide exceptional patient-centered care. We care for patients across the life span for their GYN health needs, as well as care for them throughout the duration of their pregnancy and postpartum. Some of our providers also have niche specialties to include family planning, addiction medicine, high risk needs, and abortion services. We are dedicated to providing our patients the highest quality of care in a safe environment and share a passion for women’s health. Our clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. No weekends, holidays, nights, or on-call shifts are required. The Certified Medical Assistant provides direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and the plan of care under the direction of the physician. Functions under direction of a licensed independent practitioner, manager and/or RN in providing patient care, emotional support, and problem solving; all in accordance with hospital, nursing and unit policy/procedure. Requires prior approval or guidance from supervisor: time/schedule changes; legal issues; directed care which deviates from standard; and identify educational resources to meet developmental needs. Job duties may include the handling, transportation, access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies.

Requirements

• Current Medical Assistant Certification through a recognized national professional association such as, the American Association of Medical Assistants, the American Medical Technologists, The National Association of Healthcare Professions, the American Registry of Medical Assistants, or the National Healthcare Association.
• AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent
• One (1) year of medical assistant work experience within the last three (3) years if individual is not a graduate of a medical assistant program
• No work experience if individual is a graduate of a medical assistant program
• Previous experience using a personal computer and various software applications, including Microsoft, e-mail, etc.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing strong organizational, problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) to three (3) years of previous experience as a Certified Medical Assistant
• Previous experience in an academic health care environment
• Graduation from a Medical Assisting training program from an accredited program of study such as the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED