Certified Medical Assistant, Research

Lifepoint Health • Danville, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

SOVAH Danville is seeking a full-time Certified Medical Assistant to provide clinical support to patients in the Residency Clinic under physician supervision. The role provides continuity and coordination of care in the outpatient setting and performs basic patient care activities delegated and supervised by an RN.

Duties include monitoring vital signs and possibly blood glucose, recording intake and output, conducting patient assessments, performing decentralized testing and office procedures, administering injections and immunizations, monitoring refrigerator temperatures, ordering supplies, maintaining stock, completing forms, and accessing patient reports on a computer. The assistant reports abnormal findings or changes in patients’ physical, mental, or emotional conditions to nursing staff; keeps patient rooms and common areas stocked, clean, and orderly; maintains the drug sample closet; assists with hazardous waste management; files documents; conducts callback follow-up; and assists with phone calls, including calling in prescriptions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• A certificate from a college in Medical Assisting is required if the applicant does not have an associate’s degree.
• CMA, RMA, or CCMA certification through the AAMA or NHA is required.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Ability to read and write legibly and carry out directions promptly and accurately.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served.
• Ability to respond quickly and calmly during stressful situations or emergencies.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in medical assisting preferred.
• Experience working in a medical office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support to patients in the Residency Clinic under physician supervision.
• Provide continuity and coordination of care in the outpatient setting.
• Perform basic patient care activities delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, possibly taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.
• Conduct patient assessments, decentralized testing, and office procedures.
• Administer injections and immunizations.
• Monitor refrigerator temperatures; order supplies and maintain stock.
• Complete forms as requested or needed and access the computer for patient reports.
• Report abnormal findings or changes in patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Keep patient rooms and common areas stocked, clean, and orderly.
• Maintain the drug sample closet and assist with hazardous waste management.
• Conduct filing and callback follow-up.
• Assist with phone calls, including calling in prescriptions.
• Operate or learn to operate specified clinical equipment and assist with minor surgery.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple coverage levels and tailored options for part-time and PRN employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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