Certified Medical Assistant-Employee Health-PRN
About The Position
This role requires a commitment to UVA Health' ASPIRE values: Accountability, Stewardship, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Equity, ensuring high standards of patient care and collaborative work environment. The Medical Assistant will provide clinical support, assist with administrative tasks, and provide general support under direct supervision of a licensed practitioner or designee in accordance with UVA Health policies and procedures and competency to promote patient health and wellness. This position requires providing service to all age populations in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED Required.
- Current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), RMA (Registered Medical Assistant) credentials or completion of an approved medical assistant program required.
- Must obtain certification within 6 months of date of hire through a recognized national professional association such as: AAMA (American Association of Medical Assistants), AMT (American Medical Technologists), ARMA (American Registry of Medical Assistants), NAHP (The National Association of Healthcare Professions), NHA (National Healthcare Association).
- AHA Healthcare Provider BLS required.
- Ability to successfully complete general and department role based specific skills validation and competency testing.
- Constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping.
- Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to write legibly.
- Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of 1 year experience in a clinic setting preferred.
- N/A
Responsibilities
- Provides clinical support, assists with administrative tasks, and provides general support under direct supervision of a licensed practitioner or designee.
- Practices safely within the defined standards of practice.
- Records and relays patient information, symptoms, and concerns to the patient’s medical provider or registered nurse for further triage assessment and to determine a plan of care.
- Completes standardized rooming and performs clinical intake, health data collection, and documentation.
- Performs tasks according to scope of practice, documented competencies, and as directed by a licensed practitioner or nurse.
- Implements age-appropriate interventions based on individual patient needs as directed by the patient’s medical provider.
- Reinforces patient/family teaching plan based on identified health education needs and the condition and age of the patient through approved educational materials or written instructions.
- Uses knowledge and skills acquired through training and validation through competency testing.
- Documents and captures charges for clinical support services rendered within the patient visit.
- Performs administrative support responsibilities as directed by a Clinic Leader.
- May be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
