Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Adult Outpatient Pavilion Neurology - Days

VCU Health•Richmond, 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 requires adherence to licensure, certification, and registration requirements for hire and continued employment, including current Medical Assistant Certification through a recognized national professional association and AHA BLS HCP Certification. Experience requirements vary based on graduation from a medical assistant program. The position also requires previous experience using a personal computer and various software applications, and demonstrated experience utilizing strong organizational, problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills. Independent actions are required under the direction of a licensed independent practitioner, manager, and/or RN, with prior approval needed for time/schedule changes, legal issues, directed care deviating from standard, and identifying educational resources. Job duties may involve handling, transportation, access to, and/or contact with medications and related supplies. Certified Medical Assistants work all three shifts, weekends, and holidays, with schedules subject to adjustment as necessary to meet clinic requirements. The role serves all age-specific groups and involves physical demands such as lifting 20-50 lbs, prolonged standing/sitting, frequent bending, walking, climbing, and repetitive reaching. Mental/sensory requirements include strong recall, reasoning, problem solving, hearing, clear speech, legible writing, reading, and logical thinking. The environment is fast-paced, requiring the ability to handle multiple priorities and adapt to frequent change.

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
Lifting 20-50 lbs.
Prolonged standing
Prolonged sitting
Frequent bending
Walking (distance)
Climbing (steps, ladder, other)
Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
Strong recall
Reasoning
Problem solving
Hearing
Speak clearly
Write legibly
Reading
Logical thinking
Fast pace environment
Able to handle multiple priorities
Able to adapt to frequent, change

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.
Job duties may include the handling, transportation, access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies.