Certified Medical Assistant: Clinical Support & Patient Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Paid Time Off

Health Saving Plans

Job summary

University of Virginia Health seeks a Medical Assistant to support ambulatory care under physician or LIP/RN supervision. Duties include patient care, vital signs, lab testing, specimen handling, administrative tasks, and ensuring smooth clinic operations. Requires BLS certification and CMA credentials; high school diploma suffices.

On-site position with competitive benefits. Role involves assisting with examinations, data collection, chart prep, and patient education.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and vital signs.
• Provide clinical support to licensed health professionals during examinations and procedures.
• Perform clinical tests (point-of-care testing, ECG/EKG, spirometry, venipuncture).
• Prepare laboratory specimens and maintain instruments/equipment.
• Document charges and provide administrative support (scheduling, forms, in-basket messaging).
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of clinical areas and patient environment.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

ECG

Spirometry

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

AHA BLS Certification

Clinical intake

Job description

University of Virginia Health seeks a Medical Assistant to support ambulatory care under physician or LIP/RN supervision. Duties include patient care, vital signs, lab testing, specimen handling, administrative tasks, and ensuring smooth clinic operations. Requires BLS certification and CMA credentials; high school diploma suffices.

On-site position with competitive benefits. Role involves assisting with examinations, data collection, chart prep, and patient education.