Medical Assistant

UVA Health Northern Virginia & Culpeper•Gainesville, VA

14d•$19 - $30

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 all age populations using an understanding of each individual’s functional and developmental age. The position requires commitment to UVA Health’s ASPIRE values: Accountability, Stewardship, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Equity. The Medical Assistant records and relays patient information, symptoms, and concerns to a medical provider or registered nurse; completes standardized rooming, clinical intake, health data collection, and documentation; performs tasks within their scope of practice and validated competencies; and reinforces approved patient and family education. The role also organizes daily work, collaborates with the care team, documents and captures charges for clinical support services, and performs administrative support duties as directed by a Clinic Leader. Additional duties may be assigned. This is a full-time position at UVA Community Health, with positions in Gainesville and Warrenton. The schedule is Monday through Friday, and the locations are closed on weekends and major holidays. The role may require travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed. Safety equipment, such as a HEPA mask, may be required for infection prevention. The base compensation range is $19.45–$29.51 per hour, and the posting offers a $3,000 sign-on bonus.

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 certification.
Ability to successfully complete general and department role-based skills validation and competency testing.
Ability to meet the communication, auditory, visual, attention-to-detail, and legible-writing demands of the role.
Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 100 pounds; Safe Handling Equipment must be used for weights over 35 pounds.

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 further triage assessment and care planning.
Complete standardized rooming, clinical intake, 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.