Certified Medical Assistant — Direct Patient Care

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health in Richmond, VA is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to provide direct, age‑specific patient care under the direction of the physician and the care plan. The role requires current CMA certification, BLS or equivalent, and either 1 year of CMA experience or graduation from an accredited CMA program.

Responsibilities include basic clinical tasks, patient comfort, and accurate documentation. Shifts include all three daily periods, weekends and holidays, with schedule adjustments as

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Medical Assistant Certification required; BLS/HCP or equivalent preferred.
• 1 year CMA experience in last 3 years if not CMA program graduate.
• Demonstrated problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, age-specific patient care under physician direction.
• Perform routine CMA tasks per plan of care and hospital policy.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation and use of computer systems.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer & software use

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assisting program graduate (CAAHEP/ABHES)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

VCU Health in Richmond, VA is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to provide direct, age‑specific patient care under the direction of the physician and the care plan. The role requires current CMA certification, BLS or equivalent, and either 1 year of CMA experience or graduation from an accredited CMA program.

Responsibilities include basic clinical tasks, patient comfort, and accurate documentation. Shifts include all three daily periods, weekends and holidays, with schedule adjustments as