Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Adult Outpatient Pavilion OBGYN - Days

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at an innovative healthcare facility, providing exceptional patient-centered care as a Certified Medical Assistant. This role offers the opportunity to work in a diverse environment, supporting patients through various health needs, including GYN health and pregnancy. With a focus on teamwork and compassionate service, you will be instrumental in delivering quality care while enjoying a supportive work schedule with no weekends or holidays. This position comes with a competitive sign-on bonus and the chance to grow within a respected academic healthcare setting.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Current Medical Assistant Certification from a recognized national body.
• AHA BLS HCP or equivalent CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, age-specific care to patients under physician supervision.
• Offer emotional support and problem-solving during patient care.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assisting Program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Opportunity: Certified Medical Assistant at Adult Outpatient Pavilion

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus for offers accepted by June 30, 2025. Terms and Conditions apply.

Join our OBGYN team at the Adult Outpatient Pavilion! Our clinic features a diverse team including CMAs, LPNs, RNs, Sonographers, Nurse Practitioners, Physicians, and Certified Nurse Midwives dedicated to providing exceptional, patient-centered care. We serve patients across the lifespan for GYN health, pregnancy, postpartum, and have specialties in family planning, addiction medicine, high-risk needs, and abortion services. Our hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm, with no weekends, holidays, nights, or on-call shifts.

Position Overview

The Certified Medical Assistant provides direct, age-specific care to patients based on medical orders and the care plan under the physician's supervision.

Qualifications

• Licensure/Certification: Current Medical Assistant Certification from a recognized national body (e.g., AAMA, AMT, NHA, ARMA).
• CPR Certification: AHA BLS HCP or equivalent.

Experience

• Required: At least 1 year of medical assistant experience within the last 3 years if not a recent graduate; or no experience if graduated from an accredited medical assisting program.
• Experience with computers and software such as Microsoft Office.

• Preferred: 2-3 years of experience as a CMA; experience in an academic healthcare setting.

Education

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting program (CAAHEP or ABHES).

Additional Requirements

• Works under supervision, providing patient care, emotional support, and problem solving.
• Must work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, with schedules determined by management.
• Physical ability to lift 20-50 lbs, stand, sit, bend, walk, climb, and reach.
• Strong cognitive skills including recall, reasoning, problem-solving, and communication.

Other Details

EEO Employer/Protected Veteran status. Complies with 41 CFR 60-1.4.