Medical Assistant

UVA Health•Manassas, VA

12d

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, following UVA Health policies, procedures, and validated competencies to promote patient health and wellness. The role serves patients of all ages and requires an understanding of each individual's functional and developmental age. It also requires commitment to UVA Health's ASPIRE values: Accountability, Stewardship, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Equity. The Medical Assistant practices safely within defined standards, gathers and documents patient information, performs standardized rooming and clinical intake, and carries out tasks within their scope of practice as directed. The role includes age-appropriate interventions and reinforcement of patient and family education using approved materials. The Medical Assistant organizes and prioritizes work to support patient needs, the interdisciplinary team, and clinic operations, and documents and captures charges for clinical support services. Administrative support duties may be assigned by a Clinic Leader, and additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current CMA, CCMA, or RMA credentials, 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 required.
Ability to successfully complete general and department role-specific skills validation and competency testing.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience in a clinic setting.

Responsibilities

Record and relay patient information, symptoms, and concerns to the medical provider or registered nurse for triage assessment and care planning.
Complete standardized rooming, clinical intake, health data collection, and documentation.
Perform tasks within scope of practice and validated competencies, as directed by a licensed practitioner or nurse.
Implement age-appropriate interventions 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 to support patient needs, the interdisciplinary team, and operational efficiency.
Provide clinical support under the supervision of a licensed practitioner.
Document and capture charges for clinical support services rendered during patient visits.
Perform administrative support responsibilities as directed by a Clinic Leader.
Perform additional duties as assigned.