Certified Medical Assistant - Stony Point Clinic Float - Days
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 position floats to various clinics at the Stony Point Medical Center. Schedules may be Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., or 10-hour shifts from 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Schedules and shift rotations may be adjusted as needed to meet clinic requirements. The position may involve handling, transporting, accessing, or contacting medications and related supplies. Certified Medical Assistants may work all three shifts, weekends, and holidays, with schedules established by the Nurse Manager or Practice Manager.
Requirements
- Current Medical Assistant certification through a recognized national professional association, such as AAMA, AMT, NAHP, ARMA, or NHA; required for hire and continued employment.
- AHA BLS HCP certification or equivalent; required for continued employment.
- 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.
- 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 meet the physical requirements, including lifting 20–50 lbs.; prolonged standing and sitting; frequent bending; walking; climbing; and reaching overhead or repetitively.
- Ability to work the required clinic schedule, which may include shift rotations, weekends, and holidays.
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 according to medical orders and the plan of care, under physician direction.
- Float to various clinics at the Stony Point Medical Center.
- Provide patient care, emotional support, and problem solving under the direction of a licensed independent practitioner, manager, and/or RN, in accordance with hospital, nursing, and unit policies and procedures.
- Seek prior supervisor approval or guidance for time or schedule changes, legal issues, care that deviates from the standard, and identification of educational resources for developmental needs.
- Handle, transport, access, and/or come into contact with medications and related supplies as job duties require.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
