Medical Assistant - Ambulatory, Stuarts Draft Family Practice

UVA Health•Stuarts Draft, VA

5d•$18 - $28

About The Position

Medical Assistants provide clinical and administrative support in an ambulatory setting under the direction or supervision of a patient’s physician or an LIP/RN designee. They support patient health and wellness while following applicable policies, procedures, and documented competencies. The role serves patients of all ages and requires an understanding of their functional and developmental age. The position supports effective clinic operations through consistent, accurate communication with team members, referring providers, and patients. Responsibilities include standardized rooming, clinical intake, data collection and documentation; assisting licensed healthcare professionals during examinations and procedures; and carrying out clinical support services such as specimen preparation and collection, laboratory and point-of-care testing, ECG/EKG, spirometry, venipuncture/phlebotomy, cleaning and sterilizing instruments and rooms, wound care, and medication administration. Medical Assistants organize daily work, provide age-appropriate interventions as directed by the health care provider, reinforce patient and family education, help maintain a safe care environment, maintain supplies and equipment, and document and capture charges for services rendered. Administrative support may include drafting letters, assisting with forms, scheduling, pending medication refills, helping cover in-basket messages, and clinic or chart preparation. Other duties may be assigned. The hourly compensation range is $18.37–$28.47. Individual compensation depends on qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education. A competitive bonus is offered to the hired candidate; details are available from the hiring manager or recruiter.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification.
Currently enrolled in or completion of a Medical Assistant Program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES, and/or current Medical Assistant certification through a recognized national professional association such as AAMA, AMT, NAHP, ARMA, or NHA.
Medical Assistant certification must be obtained within six months from the date of hire.

Responsibilities

Assist with efficient clinic operations and maintain accurate communication with team members, referring providers, and patients.
Collect patient information relating to physical, psychological, social, and cultural dimensions in accordance with practice standards and institutional policy.
Complete standardized rooming, clinical intake, data collection, and documentation.
Provide clinical support to licensed health care professionals during examinations and procedures, within documented competencies.
Prepare laboratory specimens and perform testing, including point-of-care and CLIA-waived tests, ECG/EKG, spirometry, venipuncture/phlebotomy, and specimen collection.
Clean and sterilize instruments, equipment, and rooms; dispose of contaminated supplies; perform wound care; and administer medications as directed and within competencies.
Organize and prioritize daily assignments to support patient needs, the interdisciplinary team, and operational efficiency.
Implement age-appropriate interventions as directed by the health care provider.
Reinforce patient and family teaching plans using approved educational materials or written instructions.
Promote a safe environment and safe delivery of care.
Maintain supplies and equipment.
Document and capture charges for clinical support services rendered during patient visits.
Provide administrative support, including drafting letters, assisting with forms, facilitating scheduling, pending medication refills, assisting with in-basket message coverage, and helping with clinic or chart preparation.
Demonstrate teamwork in patient care and recognize time-sensitive issues.
Assume responsibility for the professional development of self and others according to departmental policy.
Perform other duties as assigned.