Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Pediatric Urology Clinic - Stony Point- 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 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 groups. Certified Medical Assistants may work across shifts, weekends, and holidays, with individual shift rotations and schedules established by the Nurse Manager or Practice Manager. Schedules, shift rotations, and work hours may be adjusted as needed to meet clinic requirements. Listed hours are Monday through Friday on the day shift. Compensation ranges from $18.00 to $26.39; actual offers depend on relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.
Requirements
- Current Medical Assistant certification through a recognized national professional association, such as AAMA, AMT, NAHP, ARMA, or NHA; certification is required for hire and continued employment.
- AHA BLS HCP certification or equivalent 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; no work experience is required for medical assistant program graduates.
- Previous experience using a personal computer and software applications, including Microsoft applications and email.
- Demonstrated organizational, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
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 hospital, nursing, and unit policies and procedures.
- Handle, transport, access, and/or have contact with medications and related supplies when duties require.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
