Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Neuroscience Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Virginia is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to work closely with primary-care physicians. The role involves delivering excellent patient care, preparing patient charts, measuring vital signs, and performing clerical duties. Candidates must have an active Medical Assisting certification and preferably one year of experience. Benefits include competitive pay, comprehensive health coverage, paid time off, and tuition assistance for professional development.

Qualifications

• Active Medical Assisting certification (CMA, RMA, CCMA, NRCMA, NCMA, or NCCT) required.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification required.
• One year of medical assistant experience preferred.
• Two years of clerical experience in a physician’s office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to patients.
• Prepare and review patient charts for visits.
• Measure vital signs accurately.
• Perform departmental clerical duties.
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems promptly.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Basic computer proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Professional engagement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Certified Medical Assistant – Bon Secours Neuroscience Center

Job Summary: The Certified Medical Assistant works closely with primary‑care physicians to deliver excellent patient care within the scope of state‑approved medical assisting practice. Responsibilities include reviewing and updating health records, measuring vital signs, and preparing treatment rooms for upcoming examinations.

Essential Functions

• Provide exceptional customer service by greeting patients and community members respectfully.
• Prepare and review patient charts for upcoming visits, confirming that all diagnostic, hospital, and other medical records are accurate and current.
• Measure vital signs, including pulse rate, respiration, blood pressure, weight, and height.
• Perform departmental clerical duties, such as inventory checks, stock supply tracking, referral tracking, and handling phone calls as needed.
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems promptly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED.

Licensure / Certification

• Active Medical Assisting certification (CMA, RMA, CCMA, NRCMA, NCMA, or NCCT) required.
• If unable to obtain an MA certification, an Assessment‑Based Recognition in Order Entry (ABR‑OE) is acceptable (not accepted in 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 experience (preferred).
• Two years of clerical experience in a physician’s office (preferred).

Skills & Abilities

• Strong problem‑solving skills and basic computer proficiency.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional engagement with staff and patients.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions.
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources, and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short‑ and long‑term disability, backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.