Senior Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Radiology-CT
About The Position
The Senior Certified Medical Assistant supports registered nurses, the RN Care Coordinator (RNCC), and licensed independent practitioners (LIPs) in delivering patient care and maintaining effective clinic operations. Clinical duties include obtaining vital signs, reviewing medications, pending medication refills, collecting patient data, assisting with procedures, and implementing age-appropriate interventions as directed. The role also provides administrative support, including retrieving medical records, covering Epic In Baskets, and obtaining prior authorizations. The medical assistant helps organize and prioritize patient care, supports patient and family education, contributes to a safe care environment, and communicates consistently with team members, referring providers, and patients. The position serves patients across age groups and supports the professional development of self and others. Additional duties may be assigned according to the specialties served.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Three years of clinical experience.
- American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification.
- Current Medical Assistant certification through a recognized national professional association, such as AAMA, AMT, NAHP, ARMA, or NHA; alternatively, Virginia Department of Health EMT-Intermediate, Advanced EMT, or Paramedic qualification.
- Ability to lift, push, or pull 20–50 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Assist RNs with patient-specific needs, clinical functions, administrative tasks, and general support.
- Support clinic functions by retrieving medical records, covering Epic In Baskets, obtaining prior authorizations, and assisting with procedures.
- Assist the RNCC and/or LIP in maintaining effective and efficient clinic operations and communicating with team members, referring providers, and patients.
- Assist registered nurses and/or providers with collecting patients’ physical, psychological, social, and cultural data according to practice standards and institutional policies and procedures.
- Organize and prioritize patient care activities in consideration of patient and interdisciplinary team needs.
- Implement age-appropriate interventions based on individual patient needs as directed by the RNCC or provider.
- Provide care for patients of all ages in a manner that reflects understanding of their functional and developmental age.
- Assist with developing and implementing patient and family teaching plans based on identified health education needs, condition, and age.
- Provide a safe environment and safe delivery of care.
- Perform administrative support responsibilities.
- Demonstrate teamwork in delivering patient care.
- Contribute to and assist with the professional development of others.
- Recognize the importance of time-sensitive issues.
- Assume responsibility for professional development of self and others according to departmental policy.
- Perform other duties as assigned in accordance with the specialties served.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous paid time off.
- Retirement savings.
- Long-term and short-term disability.
- Health savings plans and flexible spending accounts.
- Certification and education support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
