CMA - GI

VCU Health • Chesterfield, VA

1d • Onsite

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 the physician. This role involves functioning under the direction of a licensed independent practitioner, manager and/or RN in providing patient care, emotional support, and problem-solving, all in accordance with hospital, nursing and unit policy/procedure. Independent action is required in patient care, while prior approval or guidance from a supervisor is needed for time/schedule changes, legal issues, directed care deviating from standard, and identifying educational resources. Job duties may include handling, transportation, access to, and/or contact with medications and related supplies. Certified Medical Assistants work all three shifts, weekends, and holidays, with individual shift rotations and schedules established by the Nurse Manager/Practice Manager. Schedules, including shift rotations and hours of work, may be adjusted as necessary to meet clinic requirements.

Requirements

• Current Medical Assistant Certification through a recognized national professional association (e.g., AAMA, AMT, NHA, ARMA, NHA).
• Current AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent.
• One (1) year of medical assistant work experience within the last three (3) years if not a graduate of a medical assistant program.
• Previous experience using a personal computer and various software applications, including Microsoft, e-mail, etc.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing strong organizational, problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) to three (3) years of previous experience as a Certified Medical Assistant.
• Previous experience in an academic health care environment.
• Graduation from a Medical Assisting training program from an accredited program of study such as CAAHEP or ABHES.

Responsibilities

• 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 the physician.
• Functions under the direction of a licensed independent practitioner, manager and/or RN in providing patient care, emotional support, and problem solving.
• Handles, transports, accesses, and/or contacts medications and related supplies.

What This Job Offers

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