Ambulatory Medical Assistant — Growth, Benefits, PTO

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Paid Time Off

Health Saving Plans

Certification and education support

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

UVA Health in Charlottesville, VA seeks a Medical Assistant to provide clinical support, vital signs, rooming, and specimen collection in an ambulatory setting under physician supervision. The role includes assisting licensed professionals during exams, performing lab tests, and handling administrative tasks such as scheduling and documentation.

Required education is a high school diploma; BLS certification is needed, with CMA/CCMA or equivalent credentials preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: None required.
• Licensure: AHA Health Care Provider BLS certification; CMA/CCMA or equivalent CMA certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care, vital signs, and rooming/clinical intake.
• Provide clinical support during examinations and procedures (lab testing, venipuncture, etc.).
• Prepare specimens, operate point-of-care testing, ECGs, spirometry, and related tasks.
• Maintain supplies, equipment, and a safe patient environment.
• Document and capture charges for services; provide administrative support (scheduling, forms).
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and support continuity of care.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Phlebotomy / specimen collection

ECG / EKG

Spirometry

Administrative support

Teamwork

Data collection

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

AHA BLS certification

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA/CCMA/NCMA etc.)

Job description

UVA Health in Charlottesville, VA seeks a Medical Assistant to provide clinical support, vital signs, rooming, and specimen collection in an ambulatory setting under physician supervision. The role includes assisting licensed professionals during exams, performing lab tests, and handling administrative tasks such as scheduling and documentation.

Required education is a high school diploma; BLS certification is needed, with CMA/CCMA or equivalent credentials preferred.