Certified Medical Assistant - Direct Patient Care Pro

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to provide age-specific, direct patient care under the physician’s orders and care plan, with duties under the direction of a licensed practitioner. A CMA certification from a national professional association is required, and BLS/CPR is expected.

A high school diploma is required, and one year of MA experience if not a graduate of an MA program; graduates may have no work experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of MA experience in last three years if not MA program graduate.
• Graduation from an MA program satisfies work experience requirement.

Responsibilities

• Functions under direction of licensed practitioner, manager and/or RN.
• Provides patient care, emotional support, and problem solving.
• May handle medications and related supplies with supervision.

Skills

Patient care

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

MA program graduate (CAAHEP/ABHES)

Tools

Medical software

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to provide age-specific, direct patient care under the physician’s orders and care plan, with duties under the direction of a licensed practitioner. A CMA certification from a national professional association is required, and BLS/CPR is expected.

A high school diploma is required, and one year of MA experience if not a graduate of an MA program; graduates may have no work experience.