Certified Medical Assistant - Cancer Care Team

Riverside Health; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Riverside Regional Medical Center Cancer Care Center in Newport News, Virginia is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) for a full-time clinical role. You will support physicians, perform lab procedures, manage preauthorizations, and coordinate tests within network guidelines.

Required CMA certification, CPR/BLS, and First Aid; program graduate with clinical experience preferred. Excellent patient service and accurate documentation in the EHR are essential for quality care.

Qualifications

• Program graduate, Medical Assistant (Required).
• Clinical experience (Preferred).
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - AAMA (Required).
• CPR/BLS Certification - AHA/ARC/ASHI (Required).
• First Aid - AHA/ARC/ASHI (Required).

Responsibilities

• Performs lab procedures, including phlebotomy, and sends specimens to the lab.
• Schedules tests and specialist visits within network guidelines.
• Assists physicians with procedures and manages patient flow and room readiness.
• Provides patient education and uses EHR for documentation.
• Maintains clinical equipment and stocks supplies.

Skills

Lab procedures

Phlebotomy

Patient education

ICD/CPT coding knowledge

Customer service

Education

Program Graduate, Medical Assistant (Required)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

The Riverside Regional Medical Center Cancer Care Center in Newport News, Virginia is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) for a full-time clinical role. You will support physicians, perform lab procedures, manage preauthorizations, and coordinate tests within network guidelines.

Required CMA certification, CPR/BLS, and First Aid; program graduate with clinical experience preferred. Excellent patient service and accurate documentation in the EHR are essential for quality care.