Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Security Care Clinic

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join the Security Care Unit Clinic in Richmond, Virginia. This position involves providing patient-centered care within a dynamic environment and requires relevant certifications and experience. As a Certified Medical Assistant, you will support the healthcare team in delivering care to diverse patient populations, ensuring high standards of practice and communication.

Qualifications

• Current Medical Assistant Certification through a recognized professional association.
• One year medical assistant work experience if not a graduate of a program.
• Demonstrated experience in an academic health care environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, age-specific care based on medical orders.
• Handle, transport, and access medications and related supplies.
• Work all three shifts, weekends, and holidays as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduation from a Medical Assisting program

Tools

Personal computer

Job description

Security Care Unit Clinic is dedicated in providing patient-centered care for the incarcerated patient population. We provide care including but not limited to Surgery, Cardiology, Medicine, Oncology, & Neurology. Our clinic houses 28 different clinic services for the incarcerated patient population. Our unit is the first in its kind to receive the highest recognition in nursing excellence by receiving the AACN Beacon Gold award in 2018. We take pride in our teamwork and encourage professional growth and development.

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.

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/training REQUIRED:
High School Diploma or equivalent

Education/training 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.

Age Specific groups served: All

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

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