Ambulatory Medical Assistant - Clinical & Admin Support

UVA Health; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 26,684 - 39,220; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Retirement Savings

Education support

Job summary

UVA Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support in an ambulatory setting under the supervision of a physician or LIP/RN designee. The role includes patient care, vital signs, specimen handling, and assisting licensed staff.

Responsibilities cover rooming, data collection, lab testing, equipment sterilization, and documentation. The position emphasizes teamwork, safety, and timely patient care with age-appropriate interventions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• AHA Health Care Provider BLS certification required.
• Current Medical Assistant Certification through a recognized national professional association (AAMA, AMT, NAHP, ARMA, or NHA).

Responsibilities

• Assist in efficient clinic operations and maintain communication with team, providers, and patients.
• Collect data for physical, psychological, social, and cultural dimensions per standards.
• Complete rooming, clinical intake, data collection and documentation.
• Provide clinical support during examinations and procedures (lab specimens, testing, venipuncture, wound care, medications).
• Organize daily work to support patient needs and team efficiency.
• Incorporate age-appropriate interventions as directed by the Health Care Provider.
• Reinforce patient/family teaching with approved materials.

Skills

Clinical support

Administrative support

Data collection

Teamwork

Patient education

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

ECG/EKG

Spirometry

Venipuncture

CLIA waived testing

Job description

UVA Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support in an ambulatory setting under the supervision of a physician or LIP/RN designee. The role includes patient care, vital signs, specimen handling, and assisting licensed staff.

Responsibilities cover rooming, data collection, lab testing, equipment sterilization, and documentation. The position emphasizes teamwork, safety, and timely patient care with age-appropriate interventions.