Certified Medical Assistant - Colonial Orthopedics - Day Shift

VCU Health • Colonial Heights, VA

2d • 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 is for a fast-paced environment where you can enhance your knowledge and skill set. The team treats patients ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics with sub-specialties to include hand, podiatry, sports medicine, and wound care. The clinical team is comprised of RNs, LPNs, CMAs, Athletic Trainers and Ortho Techs, consisting of many skill sets and scopes of practice to enhance patient outcomes and experiences.

Requirements

• Current Medical Assistant Certification through a recognized national professional association such as, the American Association of Medical Assistants, the American Medical Technologists, The National Association of Healthcare Professions, the American Registry of Medical Assistants, or the National Healthcare Association.
• AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent
• One (1) year of medical assistant work experience within the last three (3) years if individual is not a graduate of a medical assistant program
• No work experience if individual is 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 the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (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 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.
• Requires prior approval or guidance from supervisor: time/schedule changes; legal issues; directed care which deviates from standard; and identify educational resources to meet developmental needs.
• Job duties may include the handling, transportation, access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies.

Benefits

• One college and four health sciences schools
• An academic medical center
• A Level I trauma center
• One of only two NCI-designated cancer centers in Virginia
• The region’s only full-service children’s hospital
• More than 800 physicians in 200 specialties
• A community health center, dedicated research teams, facilities and valued partners in every field

What This Job Offers

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