Certified Medical Assistant - Cardiology Clinic - Days

VCU Health • South Hill, VA

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About The Position

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. The role functions under the direction of a licensed independent practitioner, manager, and/or RN in providing patient care, emotional support, and problem solving in accordance with hospital, nursing, and unit policies and procedures. Job duties may include handling, transporting, accessing, and/or contacting medications and related supplies.

The position serves patients of all age-specific groups. Individual shift rotations and schedules are established with the Nurse Manager or Practice Manager and may be adjusted as needed to meet clinic requirements.

Requirements

• Current Medical Assistant certification through a recognized national professional association, such as AAMA, AMT, NAHP, ARMA, or NHA; certification must be maintained for continued employment.
• AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent.
• One year of medical assistant work experience within the last three years if not a graduate of a medical assistant program; no work experience is required for graduates of a medical assistant program.
• Experience using a personal computer and software applications, including Microsoft and email.
• Demonstrated strong organizational, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Two to three years of previous experience as a Certified Medical Assistant.
• Previous experience in an academic health care environment.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting training program, such as a CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, age-specific patient care based on medical orders and the plan of care under physician direction.
• Provide patient care, emotional support, and problem solving under the direction of a licensed independent practitioner, manager, and/or RN, following applicable policies and procedures.
• Handle, transport, access, and/or come into contact with medications and related supplies as part of job duties.

What This Job Offers

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