Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Pediatric GI Clinic - Days

VCUHSA VCU Health System Authority; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to provide direct, age-specific care under physician direction. Requires MA certification and BLS/CPR, with preferred 2–3 years in a clinical setting and experience with electronic health records.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and a formal MA training program from an accredited school. Roles include varied shifts, weekends, and holidays, with salary range posted.

Qualifications

• Current Medical Assistant Certification from a recognized national association.
• AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent.
• One year MA experience within last 3 years if not graduate of MA program.
• Strong organizational, problem solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with handling, transportation, and access to medications and supplies as needed.
• Provide age-specific direct patient care under physician direction and plan of care.

Skills

MA certification

BLS/CPR

Clinical experience

Electronic health records

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

MA training program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

Experience Requirements

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 Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent

Education 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

Certified Medical Assistants work all three shifts, weekends and holidays. 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.

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

Age Specific Groups Served

All

Compensation Range

$19.00 - $28.51 Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

EEO Statement

Days EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran

Who We Are

Inventing better care, day by day by discovery Sound outrageous? It absolutely is. Sound impossible? That’s never stopped us before. Sound like hard work, intense research, collaboration with experts around the world, sheer brainpower meets unrelenting willpower? That’s. Exactly. Right. We’ll do whatever it takes to offer the best in care and empower the best in quality of life. And it’s an approach that works — whether it’s a patient who undergoes a new, life-saving procedure or a clinical researcher who finds promise in a new cancer treatment, exciting new medicine is happening at VCU Health. We have it all:

• One college and four health sciences schools
• An academic medical center
• A Level I trauma center
• One of only two NCI-designated cancer centers in Virginia
• The region’s only full-service children’s hospital
• More than 800 physicians in 200 specialties
• With a community health center, dedicated research teams, facilities and valued partners in every field

Our medical teams are top notch. And we’re not too shy to boast of internationally known physicians, some recognized as the best in the country, top-ranked local specialists and all-around all-stars at every level. From our very first years to our most recent advancements, we are driven to learn more, dig deeper, teach passionately and never rest in order to be a true leader in discovering what’s possible in health and recovery. We are a comprehensive system of care and a pioneer of health. Read VCU Health Year In Review for more about our accomplishments.