Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Pediatric GI Clinic - Days

VCU Health • Richmond, VA

7d

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

Certified Medical Assistants work all three shifts, including weekends and holidays. Individual shift rotations and schedules are established with the Nurse Manager or Practice Manager and may be adjusted to meet clinic requirements. The position serves patients of all age-specific groups. Salary range is $19.00–$28.51; actual offers depend on relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

Requirements

• Current Medical Assistant certification through a recognized national professional association, required for hire and continued employment.
• AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• If not a graduate of a medical assistant program, one year of medical assistant work experience within the last three years; no work experience is required for graduates of a medical assistant program.
• Previous experience using a personal computer and software applications, including Microsoft applications and email.
• Demonstrated strong organizational, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work all three shifts, weekends, and holidays, with shift rotations and schedules subject to clinic requirements.
• Ability to meet the role's physical, mental/sensory, and emotional demands, including lifting 20–50 lbs., prolonged standing and sitting, frequent bending, walking, climbing, reaching, handling multiple priorities, and adapting to frequent change.

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 program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES.

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 required.

What This Job Offers

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