Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Primary and Specialty Care, Zion Crossroads
About The Position
These roles provide direct patient care under the supervision of Registered Nurses or other Medical Professionals. They primarily assist patients with activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, report changes in patient condition, and help maintain a safe and clean environment. Duties include taking patient histories, measuring and monitoring vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, and assisting with minor procedures. This is an individual-contributor role in a clinical discipline or specialty, typically focused on delivering support services under supervision. A specialty license or certification is required and is acquired through training and/or experience. The role requires broad knowledge of operational procedures and tools obtained through work experience and vocational or technical education. Routine situations are handled with limited supervision; the position may assist with or lead training for lower-level employees and may lead daily operational activities. Non-routine problems require analysis. UVA Health is an academic medical center and health system with a Level 1 trauma center, community hospitals, and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification.
- Current Medical Assistant Certification through a recognized national professional association, such as AAMA, AMT, NAHP, ARMA, or NHA.
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods and frequently bend, stoop, and travel.
- Ability to lift, push, or pull 20–50 pounds.
- May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids, and infectious disease.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care under the supervision of Registered Nurses or other Medical Professionals.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living.
- Measure and monitor vital signs and report changes in patient condition.
- Help maintain a safe and clean environment for patients.
- Take patient histories.
- Prepare patients for examinations.
- Assist with minor procedures.
- Provide assistance and/or training to lower-level employees, as applicable.
- May lead daily operational activities.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Generous paid time off
- Retirement savings
- Long-term and short-term disability
- Health savings plans
- Flexible spending accounts
- Certification and education support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
