Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Nansemond Suffolk Family Practice

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join their team in Suffolk. The role involves working closely with physicians to deliver excellent patient care, ensuring accurate health records, and measuring vital signs. Candidates should have a high school diploma and an active medical assisting certification. Comprehensive benefits are offered, including medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as educational assistance.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• One year of medical assistant healthcare experience preferred.
• Two years of clerical experience in a physician’s office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Measures vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration, blood pressure.
• Prepares & reviews patient charts for upcoming visits.
• Provides excellent customer service skills by greeting patients.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

High School Degree or GED

Tools

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Nansemond Suffolk Family Practice

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As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Certified Medical Assistant – Nansemond Suffolk Family Practice

Job Summary:

The Certified Medical Assistant is a key component of our team that works closely with the primary care physician to deliver excellent patient care to our community, ensuring services are provided within the Medical Assisting scope and state guidelines. The Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for reviewing and updating health records, measuring vital signs, and preparing treatment rooms for upcoming examinations.

Essential Functions:

• Provides excellent customer service skills by greeting patients and the community in a respectful manner
• Prepares & reviews patient charts for upcoming visits by verifying that all diagnostic test results, hospital reports, and other medical records are correct and up to date
• Measures vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration, blood pressure, weight, and height
• Performs departmental-related clerical duties such as checking inventory, stock supplies, track referrals, and answer phones as needed
• Must possess the ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems promptly
• Other duties as assigned
  
  
  

Education:

• High School Degree or GED
  
  
  

Licensure/Certification:

Active Medical Assisting certification from one of the following (required):

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA); American Association of Medical Assisting, Registered Medical Assistant (RMA); American Medical Technologists, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA); National Healthcareer Association (NHA); Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA); National Association for Health Professionals, National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA); National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
• If incumbent is unable to obtain MA certification, an Assessment-Based Recognition in Order Entry (ABR-OE) is acceptable (not accepted in the state of South Carolina)
  
  
  

BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)

Experience:

• One year of medical assistant healthcare experience (preferred, not required)
• Two years of clerical experience in a physician’s office (preferred, not required)
  
  
  

Skills & Abilities:

• Possesses problem-solving skills, basic computer skills, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner
  
  
  

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

• Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
  
  
  

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail]

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Employment type

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Job function

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  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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