Certified Medical Assistant - Ambulatory Care Support

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to provide clinical support in an ambulatory setting under the supervision of the physician or LIP/RN designee. Duties include patient care, vital signs, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, venipuncture, wound care, medication administration, and administrative support.

Position requires ability to lift 20–50 lbs, standing for prolonged periods, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assists in assuring effective and efficient clinic operations; communicates with team, providers, and patients.
• Performs clinical intake, data collection, and documentation.
• Provides clinical support during examinations and procedures (lab specimen prep, testing, etc.).
• Maintains supplies and equipment; documents charges for clinical services.
• Performs administrative support duties (draft letters, scheduling, refills, in-basket messages).
• Demonstrates teamwork and supports professional development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical support

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

ECG/EKG

Spirometry

Wound care

Medication administration

Administrative support

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

ECG/EKG equipment

Laboratory testing equipment

Job description

The University of Virginia is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to provide clinical support in an ambulatory setting under the supervision of the physician or LIP/RN designee. Duties include patient care, vital signs, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, venipuncture, wound care, medication administration, and administrative support.

Position requires ability to lift 20–50 lbs, standing for prolonged periods, and BLS certification.