Medical Assistant

UVA Community Health•Lincoln, NE

7d•$19 - $30

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides clinical support, assists with administrative tasks, and offers general support under the direct supervision of a licensed practitioner or designee, in accordance with UVA Health policies, procedures, and validated competencies. The role supports patient health and wellness and serves patients of all ages with an understanding of their functional and developmental needs. The position calls for a commitment to UVA Health’s ASPIRE values: Accountability, Stewardship, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Equity. The Medical Assistant records and relays patient information to providers or registered nurses, completes standardized rooming and clinical intake, collects and documents health data, and performs tasks within scope of practice and validated competencies. The role also reinforces approved patient and family education, organizes daily work to support patient needs and operations, documents and captures charges for services, and performs administrative support as directed by a Clinic Leader. Additional duties may be assigned. The position involves constant standing, frequent walking, and bending or stooping. It requires communicative, auditory, and visual skills, attention to detail, legible writing, and the ability to lift, push, or pull up to 100 pounds. Safe Handling Equipment must be used for weights over 35 pounds. Travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town may be required. Safety equipment such as a HEPA mask may be required for infection prevention; on-call responsibilities are not required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current CMA, CCMA, or RMA credential, or completion of an approved medical assistant program.
Obtain certification within six months of hire through a recognized national professional association, such as AAMA, AMT, ARMA, NAHP, or NHA.
AHA Healthcare Provider BLS certification.
Successfully complete general and department role-based skills validation and competency testing.
Ability to serve patients of all ages with an understanding of their functional and developmental needs.
Ability to meet the physical demands of constant standing, frequent walking, bending or stooping, and lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 100 pounds; use Safe Handling Equipment for weights over 35 pounds.
Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail; and ability to write legibly.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience in a clinic setting.

Responsibilities

Record and relay patient information, symptoms, and concerns to the patient’s medical provider or registered nurse for triage assessment and care planning.
Complete standardized rooming and clinical intake, including health data collection and documentation.
Perform tasks within the scope of practice and documented competencies, 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 and family teaching plans using approved educational materials or written instructions.
Organize and prioritize daily work assignments to support patient needs, the interdisciplinary team, and operational efficiency.
Demonstrate teamwork in the delivery of patient care and recognize time-sensitive issues.
Provide clinical support under the supervision of a licensed practitioner.
Document and capture charges for clinical support services rendered during the patient visit.
Perform administrative support responsibilities as directed by a Clinic Leader.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed.