Certified Medical Assistant - Cardiology Clinic - Days

VCU Health System Authority; South Hill (VA); Sur place; USD 26 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

VCU Health System Authority is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant to provide direct, age-specific patient care under physician supervision. The role requires current MA certification, BLS, and 1 year MA experience unless graduate of an MA program.

Adherence to hospital policies and effective communication with team are essential. Normal schedule is Monday–Friday days with no weekends or holidays.

Qualifications

• Current Medical Assistant Certification required.
• AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent.
• 1 year MA experience if not MA program graduate.
• Graduate of MA program exempt from experience requirement.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from CAC/ABHES accredited MA program preferred.

Responsabilités

• Provide direct, age-specific patient care under physician supervision.
• Functions under direction of licensed practitioners and manages routine patient care.
• Handle medications and related supplies per policy.

Connaissances

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Formation

High School Diploma

Medical Assisting program graduate

Outils

Microsoft Office

Email/Clinic software

Description du poste

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday Days. No weekends or holidays.

Job Overview

The Certified Medical Assistant provides direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and the plan of care under the direction of the physician.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire

• Current Medical Assistant Certification through a recognized national professional association such as, the American Association of Medical Assistants, the American Medical Technologists, The National Association of Healthcare Professions, the American Registry of Medical Assistants, or the National Healthcare Association.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment

• Current Medical Assistant Certification through a recognized national professional association such as, the American Association of Medical Assistants, the American Medical Technologists, The National Association of Healthcare Professions, the American Registry of Medical Assistants, or the National Healthcare Association.
• AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent

Experience REQUIRED

• One (1) year of medical assistant work experience within the last three (3) years if individual is not a graduate of a medical assistant program
• No work experience if individual is a graduate of a medical assistant program
• Previous experience using a personal computer and various software applications, including Microsoft, e-mail, etc.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing strong organizational, problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills

Experience PREFERRED

• Two (2) to three (3) years of previous experience as a Certified Medical Assistant
• Previous experience in an academic health care environment

Education/training REQUIRED

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Education/training PREFERRED

• Graduation from a Medical Assisting training program from an accredited program of study such as the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).

Independent action(s) required

• Functions under direction of a licensed independent practitioner, manager and/or RN in providing patient care, emotional support, and problem solving; all in accordance with hospital, nursing and unit policy/procedure.
• Requires prior approval or guidance from supervisor: time/schedule changes; legal issues; directed care which deviates from standard; and identify educational resources to meet developmental needs.
• Job duties may include the handling, transportation, access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable)

N/A

Additional position requirements

Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your specific Nurse Manager/Practice Manager.

Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet clinic requirements and/or as needed.

Age Specific groups served

All

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate)

• Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs.
• Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
• Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
• Emotional: Fast pace environment, Able to handle multiple priorities, Able to adapt to frequent, change

Compensation Range

Compensation Range: $19.00 - $28.51

Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

Compensation Range

Compensation Range: $19.00 - $28.51

Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

Days

Days

EEO

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran