Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Surgery Clinic - Days

VCU Health • Tappahannock, VA

3d • $19 - $29

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant provides direct, age-specific care to an individual patient or group of patients based on medical orders and the plan of care, under the direction of a physician. The position is in the Tappahannock General Surgery Clinic, which includes vascular, bariatric, general surgery, GI, and wound care. The role functions under the direction of a licensed independent practitioner, manager, and/or RN and provides patient care, emotional support, and problem solving in accordance with hospital, nursing, and unit policies and procedures. Duties may include handling, transporting, accessing, and/or contacting medications and related supplies.

The clinic is described as operating Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; however, the posting also states that Certified Medical Assistants work all three shifts, weekends, and holidays. Individual shift rotations and schedules are established with the Nurse Manager or Practice Manager and may be adjusted as needed to meet clinic requirements. Changes to time or schedule, legal issues, care that deviates from standard, and identification of educational resources require supervisor approval or guidance. The position serves patients of all age groups.

Requirements

• Current Medical Assistant certification at hire and throughout employment through a recognized national professional association, such as AAMA, AMT, NAHP, ARMA, or NHA.
• 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 applications and email.
• Demonstrated strong 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 and in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Handle, transport, access, and/or come into contact with medications and related supplies as part of job duties.
• Seek supervisor approval or guidance for schedule changes, legal issues, care that deviates from standard, and identification of educational resources to meet developmental needs.

What This Job Offers

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