Certified Medical Assistant - Hospital at Home - Rotating

VCU Health•Richmond, VA

8d•$19 - $29

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) provides direct, age-specific patient care based on medical orders and the plan of care under the direction of a physician. In VCU’s Hospital at Home program, the CMA provides inpatient-level care in patients’ homes as part of a paired visit with a nurse or medic, supporting care according to the medical and nursing care plan. During home visits, duties may include checking vital signs, reinforcing education on use of in-home Hospital at Home technology, assisting patients with activities of daily living, performing phlebotomy, and conducting 12-lead EKGs. When not conducting visits, the CMA supports the virtual command center by screening phone calls, managing inventory of medical supplies, equipment, and food or nutritional items, and reaching out to potential remote patient monitoring patients. The transitional remote patient monitoring program provides nursing, case management, and provider support to patients graduating from Hospital at Home or discharged from a VCU Health hospital. The position works under the direction of a licensed independent practitioner, manager, and/or RN and follows hospital, nursing, and unit policies and procedures. Schedules may be adjusted to meet clinic requirements. The stated shifts are 3 p.m.–11 p.m. and 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; shift rotation, weekends, and holidays are required. Compensation is $19.00–$28.51, with offers based 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.
Current 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 graduates of a medical assistant program.
Previous experience using a personal computer and software applications, including Microsoft products and email.
Demonstrated organizational, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to meet the stated physical, mental/sensory, and emotional requirements, including lifting 20–50 pounds, prolonged standing and sitting, frequent bending, walking, climbing, and reaching.

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 CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited program.

Responsibilities

Provide direct, age-specific patient care according to medical orders and the plan of care.
Join a nurse or medic for paired Hospital at Home visits and manage patients according to the medical and nursing care plan.
Check patients’ vital signs.
Reinforce education on the use of in-home Hospital at Home technology.
Assist patients with activities of daily living.
Perform phlebotomy and 12-lead EKGs as needed.
Screen phone calls when supporting the virtual command center.
Maintain stock and inventory of medical supplies, equipment, and food or nutritional items.
Conduct outreach to potential remote patient monitoring patients.
Provide patient care, emotional support, and problem solving under the direction of a licensed independent practitioner, manager, and/or RN.
Obtain prior approval or guidance for time or schedule changes, legal issues, care deviating from standard, and identification of educational resources for developmental needs.
Handle, transport, access, and/or come into contact with medications and related supplies as required.