Medical Assistant (MA) - Healthy Way Virginia Beach
About The Position
The Medical Assistant is a multi-skilled clinical professional who provides indirect and/or direct patient care within the scope of practice and in alignment with standards of excellence and quality. Under the direction of a provider, the Medical Assistant contributes to completing the patient’s chief complaint by collecting information such as respirations, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, height, weight, and temperature; documents patient and family needs; participates in planning and implementing care; and may administer ordered medications within the Medical Assisting scope and state guidelines. The role also involves preparing patients for examinations and supporting clinical and administrative operations. This position is with Bon Secours Medical Group at Healthy Way in Virginia Beach. It is scheduled for 40 hours per week on the day shift. The posted pay range is $17.25 to $25.87.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Enrollment in an approved Medical Assistant program within 30 days of employment.
- Obtain an active Medical Assisting certification within 12 months of the start date from an accepted certifying organization; listed options include CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA, and NRCMA, subject to state restrictions. An ABR-OE is acceptable if the incumbent cannot obtain MA certification, subject to state restrictions.
- BLS Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is preferred at hire and required before independent patient care at BSMH; it is required at hire for Roper St. Francis Healthcare locations.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with patients, families, and teams in a high-volume environment.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask.
- Ability to use standard office equipment, including a computer, copier, phone, and fax machine.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of externship or clinical lab training.
- One year of recent Medical Assisting experience.
Responsibilities
- Understand and adhere to the legal responsibilities and requirements of the Medical Assistant role.
- Collect patient data and identify significant changes in a patient’s condition, reporting changes to the provider.
- Troubleshoot issues and escalate problems to the provider, direct supervisor, or appropriate internal resource.
- Demonstrate standards of excellence in interactions with internal and external customers.
- Maintain clinical and administrative skills according to departmental competency guidelines and operational needs.
- Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
- Record patients’ medical histories, vital statistics, and information such as test results in medical records.
- Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs, weight, and height.
- Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.
- Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log them, and prepare them for testing.
- Provide authorized prescription and drug refill information to pharmacies as directed by the provider.
- Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physician instructions to patients.
- Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
- Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
- Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, and completing insurance forms.
- Complete skills or competency checklists to assist physicians in examining and treating patients, including handing them instruments, giving injections, removing sutures, and changing wound dressings.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
- Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
