Cert. Medical Assistant, Yanceyville Clinic PRN

Lifepoint Health • Danville, VA

1d • $16 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

SOVAH Danville is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to provide clinical support to patients in the Residency Clinic under physician supervision and to coordinate continuity of care in the outpatient setting. The role includes basic patient-care tasks, testing and office procedures, patient assessments, injections and immunizations, supply management, documentation, and administrative follow-up. The posting describes the position as PRN, in-person, and located in Danville, Virginia.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A Medical Assisting college certificate is required in place of an associate’s degree.
• CMA, RMA, or CCMA license or certification through the AAMA or NHA.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Critical-thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Ability to read and write legibly and follow directions promptly and accurately.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care to patients.
• Ability to respond quickly and calmly during stressful situations or emergencies.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate a pulse oximeter, ear syringe, cryosurgery instruments, EKG machine, suture/staple removal equipment, nebulizer, crash cart, and portable oxygen tank, and to assist with minor surgery.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in Medical Assisting.
• Experience working in a medical office.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic patient-care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, possibly measuring blood glucose, and recording intake and output.
• Perform decentralized testing and office procedures.
• Monitor refrigerator temperatures, order supplies, and maintain stock.
• Conduct patient assessments and administer injections and immunizations.
• Complete forms as requested or needed and access the computer for patient reports.
• Report abnormal findings or changes in patients’ physical, mental, or emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Help keep patient rooms and common areas stocked, clean, and orderly.
• Maintain the drug sample closet and assist with hazardous-waste management.
• Conduct filing and callback follow-up, and assist with phone calls, including calling in prescriptions.
• Operate or learn to operate specified clinical equipment and assist with minor surgery.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage, with benefit options tailored to part-time and PRN employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED