Certified Medical Assistant - Direct Patient Care

VCU Health; Virginia (MN); 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 the direction of the physician. The role requires current CMA certification and BLS. Duties include patient support, documentation, and the use of standard software.

Candidates with 1 year CMA experience or graduation from an accredited CMA program; high school diploma required; 2–3 years in an academic health care setting preferred.

Qualifications

• Current Medical Assistant Certification through a recognized national association.
• AHA BLS HCP certification or equivalent.
• 1 year CMA experience if not graduate of CMA program; 0 years if graduate CMA program.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, age-specific care under physician direction.
• Support patients, document in medical records, and follow care plans.
• Operate standard computer systems and office software as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CAAHEP/ABHES accredited CMA program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

VCU Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to provide direct, age-specific care under the direction of the physician. The role requires current CMA certification and BLS. Duties include patient support, documentation, and the use of standard software.

Candidates with 1 year CMA experience or graduation from an accredited CMA program; high school diploma required; 2–3 years in an academic health care setting preferred.