Medical Assistant

UVA Health • Gainesville, VA

3d

About The Position

Medical Assistant - Medical Group Job Code: NU1278 ABOUT US This position is scheduled Monday through Friday, from 7:15 AM to 4:30 PM. The office is closed on weekends and major holidays. We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience. As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day. JOB TYPE Classification: Non Exempt Supervises Positions: JOB SUMMARY This role requires a commitment to UVA Health' ASPIRE values: Accountability, Stewardship, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Equity, ensuring high standards of patient care and collaborative work environment.The Medical Assistant will provide clinical support, assist with administrative tasks, and provide general support under direct supervision of a licensed practitioner or designee in accordance with UVA Health policies and procedures and competency to promote patient health and wellness. This position requires providing service to all age populations in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a clinic setting preferred.
• Current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), RMA (Registered Medical Assistant) credentials or completion of an approved medical assistant program required.
• Must obtain certification within 6 months of date of hire through a recognized national professional association such as: AAMA (American Association of Medical Assistants) AMT (American Medical Technologists) ARMA (American Registry of Medical Assistants) NAHP (The National Association of Healthcare Professions) NHA (National Healthcare Association)
• AHA Healthcare Provider BLS required.
• Ability to successfully complete general and department role based specific skills validation and competency testing.
• Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs.
• Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to write legibly.

Nice To Haves

• N/A

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support under the supervision of a licensed practitioner.
• Assist with administrative tasks.
• Provide general support under direct supervision of a licensed practitioner or designee in accordance with UVA Health policies and procedures and competency to promote patient health and wellness.
• Record and relay patient information, symptoms, and concerns to the patient’s medical provider or registered nurse for further triage assessment and to determine a plan of care
• Complete standardized rooming and performs clinical intake, health data collection, and documentation.
• Perform tasks according to scope of practice, documented competencies, and as directed by a licensed practitioner or nurse.
• Implement age-appropriate interventions based on individual patient needs as directed by the patient’s medical provider.
• Reinforce patient/family teaching plan based on identified health education needs and the condition and age of the patient through approved educational materials or written instructions
• Organize and prioritize daily work assignments to support patient needs, the interdisciplinary team, and operational efficiency.
• Document and capture charges for clinical support services rendered within the patient visit.
• Perform administrative support responsibilities as directed by a Clinic Leader.
• Share responsibilities, support their teammates, and work together to achieve common goals.
• Demonstrate teamwork in the delivery of patient care.

What This Job Offers

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