Certified Medical Assistant - Williamsburg Clinic - Days

VCU Health•Williamsburg, VA

4d•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 is based at the Williamsburg Multispecialty Clinic, which serves patients from adolescent through geriatric ages and also has pediatric providers in several specialties. The clinic offers diagnostic testing and imaging onsite and works with a clinical team that includes RNs, LPNs, Athletic Trainers, CMAs, a Sonographer, and providers. The clinic also partners with the William & Mary campus to provide services to staff and students. The position works in a fast-paced environment and may involve handling, transporting, accessing, or contacting medications and related supplies. Work schedules and shift rotations are established with the Nurse Manager or Practice Manager and may be adjusted to meet clinic requirements.

Requirements

Current Medical Assistant certification through a recognized national professional association, such as AAMA, AMT, NMA, ARMA, or NHA; certification is required for hire and continued employment.
AHA BLS HCP certification or equivalent.
High school diploma or equivalent.
If not a graduate of a medical assistant program, one year of medical assistant work experience within the last three years; no work experience is required for graduates of a medical assistant program.
Previous experience using a personal computer and software applications, including Microsoft and email.
Demonstrated strong organizational, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work all three shifts, weekends, and holidays; schedules and rotations may be adjusted as needed.
Physical ability to lift 20–50 pounds and perform prolonged standing and sitting, frequent bending, walking, climbing, and reaching.
Ability to use strong recall, reasoning, problem-solving, hearing, clear speech, legible writing, reading, and logical thinking in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and 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 the direction of a physician.
Provide patient care, emotional support, and problem solving under the direction of a licensed independent practitioner, manager, and/or RN, in accordance with hospital, nursing, and unit policies and procedures.
Handle, transport, access, and/or make contact with medications and related supplies as required by job duties.