Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Multispecialty Clinic - Days

VCU Health • Richmond, VA

13h

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 to provide patient care, emotional support, and problem solving in accordance with hospital, nursing, and unit policies and procedures. Duties may involve handling, transporting, accessing, and/or contacting medications and related supplies.

The position serves patients of all age-specific groups. Certified Medical Assistants work across all three shifts, including weekends and holidays. Individual shift rotations and schedules are established with the Nurse Manager or Practice Manager and may be adjusted as necessary to meet clinic requirements. The compensation range is $19.00–$28.51; actual offers depend 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, is required for hire and continued employment.
• High school diploma 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 if the individual is a graduate of a medical assistant program.
• Previous experience using a personal computer and software applications, including Microsoft applications and email.
• Demonstrated organizational, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work all three shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Physical ability to lift 20–50 pounds; prolonged standing and sitting; frequent bending; walking distances; climbing steps, ladders, or other structures; and overhead, extensive, or repetitive reaching.
• Strong recall, reasoning, problem-solving, hearing, clear speech, legible writing, reading, and logical thinking.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple priorities, and adapt to frequent change.

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 one accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, age-specific patient care based on medical orders and the plan of care under a physician’s direction.
• Provide patient care, emotional support, and problem solving under the direction of a licensed independent practitioner, manager, and/or RN, following applicable policies and procedures.
• Handle, transport, access, and/or come into contact with medications and related supplies as required.

What This Job Offers

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