Medical Assistant Ambulatory (UVA Pediatrics Culpeper)

UVA Health•Culpeper, VA

16d•$18 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Medical Assistants provide clinical support, assist with administrative tasks, and provide general support in an ambulatory setting under the direction or supervision of a patient’s physician or LIP/RN designee, in accordance with policy, procedure, and competency. The role supports patient health and wellness and requires providing service to all age populations with an understanding of each individual’s functional and developmental age. In this pediatric clinic role, the Medical Assistant works with a pediatric provider to perform point-of-care tests, administer vaccines, room patients, draw blood, communicate laboratory results, and work with the in-basket and e-faxes. The clinic operates at two locations and is open Monday through Saturday. Weekly schedules may consist of four 10-hour shifts (7:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.) or five shifts (8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. four days and 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. one day). Saturday coverage rotates, with hours of 8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. The position assists with efficient clinic operations and communication with team members, referring providers, and patients. Responsibilities include standardized rooming and clinical intake; collecting and documenting patient information; supporting licensed healthcare professionals during examinations and procedures; performing assigned testing and clinical tasks; maintaining a safe care environment and clinic supplies; documenting services and capturing charges; and providing administrative support such as scheduling, forms, medication refill requests, in-basket coverage, and clinic or chart preparation. 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.
Medical Assistant certification must be obtained within six months of hire.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods and frequently travel and bend or stoop.
Proficient communication, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail; and ability to write legibly.
Ability to lift, push, or pull 20–50 pounds.
Ability to work with potential exposure to chemicals, blood or body fluids, and infectious diseases.

Responsibilities

Assist with effective and efficient clinic operations and maintain accurate communication with team members, referring providers, and patients.
Collect information about patients’ physical, psychological, social, and cultural dimensions according to professional standards and institutional policies and procedures.
Complete standardized rooming, clinical intake, data collection, and documentation.
Provide clinical support to licensed healthcare professionals during examinations and procedures, including preparing specimens; performing point-of-care and CLIA-waived tests, ECG/EKG, spirometry, venipuncture/phlebotomy, and specimen collection; cleaning and sterilizing instruments, equipment, and rooms; disposing of contaminated supplies; performing wound care; and administering medications, as directed and within documented competencies.
Organize and prioritize daily work to support patient needs, the interdisciplinary team, and operational efficiency.
Implement age-appropriate interventions based on individual patient needs as directed by the health care provider.
Reinforce patient and family teaching plans using approved educational materials or written instructions, based on identified education needs and the patient’s condition and age.
Provide a safe environment and safe delivery of care.
Maintain supplies and equipment.
Document and capture charges for clinical support services provided during patient visits.
Provide administrative support to licensed healthcare professionals, including drafting letters or assisting with forms, facilitating scheduling, pending medication refills, covering in-basket messages, and assisting with clinic or chart preparation.
Demonstrate teamwork in patient care and recognize time-sensitive issues.
Assume responsibility for professional development of self and others according to departmental policy.
Work with a pediatric provider to perform point-of-care tests, administer vaccines, room patients, draw blood, call laboratory results, and work with the in-basket and e-faxes.