Medical Assistant (CMA) - Pediatric Primary Care Clinic - Days

VCU Health • Richmond, VA

10d

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant provides direct, age-specific care to patients based on medical orders and the plan of care, under the direction of a physician or other licensed independent practitioner. The role includes providing patient care, emotional support, and problem solving in accordance with hospital, nursing, and unit policies and procedures. Duties may involve handling, transporting, accessing, or contacting medications and related supplies.

The position serves patients of all ages. Certified Medical Assistants work across all three shifts, including weekends and holidays. Shift rotations and schedules are established with the Nurse Manager or Practice Manager and may be adjusted to meet clinic requirements. Certain matters, including schedule changes, legal issues, care that deviates from standard, and identifying educational resources, require supervisor approval or guidance.

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.
• 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 products and email.
• Demonstrated organizational, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.

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 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 or licensed independent practitioner.
• Provide patient care, emotional support, and problem solving in accordance with hospital, nursing, and unit policies and procedures.
• Handle, transport, access, or otherwise come into contact with medications and related supplies as duties may require.
• Work assigned shifts, including weekends and holidays, according to schedules and rotations established by the Nurse Manager or Practice Manager.

What This Job Offers

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