Certified Medical Assistant - Adult Multi Specialty Surgical Clinic - Days
About The Position
VCU Health at The Fredericksburg Adult Multispecialty Clinic is a growing, dynamic clinic focused primarily on surgical services. The clinic serves adults in Fredericksburg and surrounding areas, including Northern Virginia and the Northern Neck. Its specialties include cardiac surgery, colon and rectal surgery, advanced heart failure, adult congenital heart disease, cardio-oncology, hepatology with a focus on hepatitis treatment, ostomy care, urology, liver and kidney transplant, and transplant surgery. The clinic also provides walk-in laboratory services for adult VCU patients. The clinical team includes RNs, LPNs, and CMAs and works to enhance patient outcomes and experiences. 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 CMA functions under the direction of a licensed independent practitioner, manager, and/or RN in providing patient care, emotional support, and problem solving in accordance with hospital, nursing, and unit policies and procedures. The role may involve handling, transporting, accessing, or contacting medications and related supplies. The clinic is open Monday through Friday, and staff work five 8-hour shifts per week. However, CMAs may work all three shifts, weekends, and holidays; schedules and shift rotations are established with the Nurse Manager or Practice Manager and may be adjusted to meet clinic needs.
Requirements
- Current Medical Assistant certification through a recognized national professional association, such as AAMA, AMT, NAHP, ARMA, or NHA; certification is required for hire and continued employment.
- AHA BLS HCP certification or equivalent is required for continued employment.
- 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 applications and email.
- Demonstrated strong organizational, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Able to meet the stated physical, mental/sensory, and emotional requirements, including lifting 20–50 lbs., prolonged standing and sitting, and adapting to a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and frequent change.
- Availability to work assigned shifts, which may include all three shifts, weekends, and holidays.
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 a program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct, age-specific care to patients based on medical orders and the plan of care under physician 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 job duties require.
- Seek supervisor approval or guidance for time or schedule changes, legal issues, care that deviates from standard, and identification of educational resources for developmental needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
