Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Reynolds Crossing - Days

VCU Health • Richmond, 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 a physician. The role functions under the direction of a licensed independent practitioner, manager, and/or RN in providing patient care, emotional support, and problem solving in accordance with hospital, nursing, and unit policies and procedures. The position may involve handling, transporting, accessing, and/or contacting medications and related supplies. The role serves patients of all age-specific groups. The posting describes a new VCU Health Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Clinic at Reynolds Crossing, an extension of the Pauley Heart Center, scheduled to open in September 2025. Clinic operating hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; however, the posting also states that Certified Medical Assistants work all three shifts, weekends, and holidays, with schedules and shift rotations set by the Nurse Manager or Practice Manager and subject to adjustment to meet clinic needs. Compensation is listed as $19.00–$28.51, with actual 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; certification is required for hire and continued employment.
• AHA BLS HCP certification or equivalent.
• One year of medical assistant work experience within the last three years if not a graduate of a medical assistant program; no work experience is required for graduates of such a program.
• Previous experience using a personal computer and software applications, including Microsoft applications and email.
• Demonstrated strong organizational, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements described: lift 20–50 pounds; prolonged standing and sitting; frequent bending; walking; climbing; and overhead, extensive, or repetitive reaching.
• Ability to meet the described mental, sensory, and emotional demands, including recall, reasoning, problem solving, hearing, clear speech, legible writing, reading, logical thinking, working at a fast pace, handling multiple priorities, and adapting to frequent change.
• Availability for assigned shifts, including weekends and holidays, as schedules and rotations are established by the Nurse Manager or Practice Manager.

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 have contact with medications and related supplies when duties require it.
• Work assigned shift rotations and schedules, which may include weekends and holidays and may be adjusted to meet clinic requirements.

What This Job Offers

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