Ambulatory Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Lab Support

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package:Medical

Generous Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings

Long-term and Short-term Disability

Health Saving Plans and Flexible Spend

Certification and Education Support

Job summary

UVA Health in Charlottesville seeks Medical Assistants to provide clinical and administrative support in ambulatory settings under physician or LIP/RN supervision. Responsibilities include patient care, vital signs, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, rooming, documentation, and preparation for examinations.

The role requires AHA BLS, national MA certification, and a high school diploma; no prior experience required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: None required.
• Licensure: AHA BLS certification required; national MA certification (AAMA/AMT/NAHP/ARMA/NHA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in efficient clinic operations and maintains communication with team, providers, and patients.
• Performs clinical intake, data collection, and documentation.
• Provides clinical support during examinations and procedures (e.g., specimen collection, point-of-care testing, venipuncture).
• Completes rooming duties and prepares patients and rooms for visits.
• Maintains supplies, equipment, and a safe environment for patient care.
• Delivers administrative support such as scheduling, forms completion, and coordinated in-basket messaging.

Skills

Clinical support

Patient care

Vital signs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

UVA Health in Charlottesville seeks Medical Assistants to provide clinical and administrative support in ambulatory settings under physician or LIP/RN supervision. Responsibilities include patient care, vital signs, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, rooming, documentation, and preparation for examinations.

The role requires AHA BLS, national MA certification, and a high school diploma; no prior experience required.