Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Primary Care - Days

VCU Health • Richmond, VA

1d • Onsite

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. This role involves rotation between two locations: AOP and Stony Point. Certified Medical Assistants work all three shifts, weekends, and holidays. Individual shift rotations and schedules will be established with your specific Nurse Manager/Practice Manager. Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet clinic requirements and/or as needed.

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
• Lifting 20-50 lbs.
• Prolonged standing
• Prolonged sitting
• Frequent bending
• Walking (distance)
• Climbing (steps, ladder, other)
• Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
• Strong recall
• Reasoning
• Problem solving
• Hearing
• Speak clearly
• Write legibly
• Reading
• Logical thinking
• Fast pace environment
• Able to handle multiple priorities
• Able to adapt to frequent, change

Nice To Haves

• Primary care experience a plus!
• 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).

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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