Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Outpatient Orthopedic Clinic- Days

VCU Health•Richmond, VA

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 is in an ambulatory outpatient orthopedic clinic. The role functions under the direction of a licensed independent practitioner, manager, and/or RN, providing patient care, emotional support, and problem solving in accordance with hospital, nursing, and unit policies and procedures. The job may involve handling, transporting, accessing, and/or contacting medications and related supplies. The posting describes a weekday schedule of Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with no weekends or evenings. It also states that CMAs work all three shifts, weekends, and holidays; shift rotations and schedules are established with the Nurse Manager or Practice Manager and may be adjusted to meet clinic requirements. Compensation is listed as $19.00–$28.51. Actual offers depend on relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered for offers accepted by June 30, 2024, subject to terms and conditions.

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.
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.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting 20–50 pounds, prolonged standing and sitting, frequent bending, walking, climbing, and reaching.
Ability to meet the stated mental, sensory, and emotional requirements, including recall, reasoning, problem solving, hearing, clear speech, legible writing, reading, logical thinking, working in a fast-paced environment, 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 one 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 and in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
Handle, transport, access, and/or come into contact with medications and related supplies as job duties require.