Medical Assistant

UVA Health•Manassas, VA

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides clinical support, assists with administrative tasks, and provides 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 across age groups, with care appropriate to each individual’s functional and developmental age. The position requires a commitment to UVA Health’s ASPIRE values: Accountability, Stewardship, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Equity. The Medical Assistant practices safely within defined standards, records and relays patient information and concerns to the patient’s medical provider or registered nurse, completes standardized rooming and clinical intake, collects and documents health data, and performs tasks within scope of practice and documented competencies. The role also supports age-appropriate interventions and reinforces patient and family education using approved materials or written instructions. The Medical Assistant organizes and prioritizes daily work to support patient needs, the interdisciplinary team, and operational efficiency. The role provides clinical support under licensed supervision, documents and captures charges for services rendered during patient visits, and performs administrative support responsibilities as directed by a Clinic Leader. Additional duties may be assigned.

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-specific skills validation and competency testing.
Ability to serve patients of all age groups with an understanding of their functional and developmental ages.
Ability to meet the physical demands of constant standing, frequent walking, and bending or stooping.
Proficient communication, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail; and ability to write legibly.
Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 100 pounds; use Safe Handling Equipment for weights over 35 pounds.
Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience in a clinic setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Record and relay patient information, symptoms, and concerns to the medical provider or registered nurse for further assessment and care planning.
Complete standardized rooming, clinical intake, health data collection, and documentation.
Perform tasks within scope of practice and documented competencies, as directed by a licensed practitioner or nurse.
Implement age-appropriate interventions based on patient needs as directed by the 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 patient visits.
Perform administrative support responsibilities as directed by a Clinic Leader.
Perform additional duties as assigned.