Ambulatory Medical Assistant - Clinical & Lab Support

UVA Health; Virginia; On-site; USD 24,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

UVA Health in Virginia is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical support in an ambulatory setting under physician supervision. The role includes patient care, vital signs, basic lab testing, specimen handling, and assisting licensed professionals during examinations and procedures.

You will also perform administrative tasks such as scheduling, chart prep, and documenting charges. Candidates should have a High School diploma; BLS certification is required and MA certification from a

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: None required.
• Licensure: American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS certification required. Current Medical Assistant Certification through a recognized national professional association such as the AAMA (American Association of Medical Assistants), the AMT (American Medical Technologists), NAHP (The National Association of Healthcare Professions), the ARMA (American Registry of Medical Assistants), or the NHA (National Healthcare Association).

Responsibilities

• Assists in assuring effective and efficient clinic operations while maintaining consistent and accurate communication with team members, referring providers, and patients.
• Assists with data collection for physical, psychological, social, and cultural dimensions of patients according to professional practice standards and institutional policy/procedure.
• Completes standardized rooming and performs clinical intake, data collection, and documentation.
• As directed and in accordance with documented competencies, provides clinical support to licensed healthcare professionals during examinations and procedures. Clinical support services include but are not limited to preparing laboratory specimens, performing testing (i.e. point of care testing, CLIA waived testing ECG/EKG, spirometry, venipuncture/phlebotomy, specimen collection, etc.), appropriate cleaning and sterilization of instruments/equipment and rooms, disposing of contaminated supplies, performing wound care, administering medications.
• Organizes and prioritizes daily work assignments to support patient needs, the interdisciplinary team, and operational efficiency.
• Implements age-appropriate interventions based on individual patient needs as directed by the Health Care Provider (HCP).
• Reinforces patient/family teaching plan based on identified health education needs and the condition and age of the patient through approved educational materials or written instructions.
• Provides for a safe environment and safe delivery of care.
• Maintains supplies and equipment.
• Document and capture charges for clinical support services rendered within the patient visit.
• Performs administrative support responsibilities. As directed and in accordance with documented competencies, provides administrative support to licensed healthcare professionals. Administrative support services include but are not limited to draft letters and/or assist with completion of forms, facilitate scheduling, pend medication refills, assist with coverage of in basket messaging, assist with clinic/chart prep.
• Demonstrates teamwork in the delivery of patient care. Recognizes the importance of time sensitive issues.
• Assumes responsibility for professional development of self and others according to departmental policy.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

UVA Health in Virginia is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical support in an ambulatory setting under physician supervision. The role includes patient care, vital signs, basic lab testing, specimen handling, and assisting licensed professionals during examinations and procedures.

You will also perform administrative tasks such as scheduling, chart prep, and documenting charges. Candidates should have a High School diploma; BLS certification is required and MA certification from a