Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)- Transplant Clinic

UVA Health•Charlottesville, VA

1d•$18 - $28

About The Position

Medical Assistants provide clinical and administrative support in an ambulatory setting under the direction or supervision of a physician or LIP/RN designee, following applicable policies, procedures, and competencies to promote patient health and wellness. The role serves patients of all age groups and requires understanding the functional and developmental age of each individual. The Certified Medical Assistant supports effective clinic operations through accurate communication with team members, referring providers, and patients. Duties include standardized rooming, clinical intake, data collection and documentation, and providing clinical support during examinations and procedures. Depending on documented competencies and direction, this may include preparing specimens; point-of-care and CLIA-waived testing; ECG/EKG, spirometry, venipuncture/phlebotomy, and specimen collection; cleaning and sterilizing instruments, equipment, and rooms; disposing of contaminated supplies; wound care; and medication administration. The role also includes organizing daily work, implementing age-appropriate interventions as directed by the Health Care Provider, reinforcing patient and family education, maintaining a safe care environment, keeping supplies and equipment available, and documenting and capturing charges for clinical support services. Administrative duties may include drafting letters, helping complete forms, scheduling, pending medication refills, assisting with in-basket messages, and clinic or chart preparation. The employee demonstrates teamwork, recognizes time-sensitive issues, and takes responsibility for professional development. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification.
Current Medical Assistant certification through a recognized national professional association, such as AAMA, AMT, NAHP, ARMA, or NHA.
No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

Support clinical and administrative operations in an ambulatory setting under the direction or supervision of a physician or LIP/RN designee.
Serve patients of all age groups while considering each individual's functional and developmental age.
Communicate consistently and accurately with team members, referring providers, and patients.
Collect data regarding patients' physical, psychological, social, and cultural dimensions in accordance with professional standards and institutional policies.
Complete standardized rooming, clinical intake, data collection, and documentation.
Provide clinical support during examinations and procedures as directed and within documented competencies.
Prepare laboratory specimens and perform testing such as point-of-care and CLIA-waived testing, ECG/EKG, spirometry, venipuncture/phlebotomy, and specimen collection.
Clean and sterilize instruments, equipment, and rooms, and dispose of contaminated supplies.
Perform wound care and administer medications as directed and within documented competencies.
Organize and prioritize daily assignments to support patient needs, the interdisciplinary team, and clinic efficiency.
Implement age-appropriate interventions as directed by the Health Care Provider.
Reinforce patient and family teaching plans using approved educational materials or written instructions.
Help provide a safe environment and safe delivery of care.
Maintain supplies and equipment.
Document and capture charges for clinical support services rendered during patient visits.
Provide administrative support, including drafting letters, assisting with forms, facilitating scheduling, pending medication refills, assisting with in-basket messages, and clinic or chart preparation.
Demonstrate teamwork, recognize time-sensitive issues, and take responsibility for professional development of self and others according to departmental policy.