Certified Medical Assistant | Flexible Shifts

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to provide age-specific direct patient care under physician guidance. The role requires current CMA certification and possibly BLS; candidates must meet education requirements and be able to work rotating shifts including weekends.

Experience requirements vary by program completion, with preferred 2–3 years in an academic health care setting. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• One year of medical assistant experience within the last three years if not a graduate of a medical assistant program.
• No work experience if graduate of medical assistant program.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients under the direction of the physician.
• Functions under direction of a licensed independent practitioner, manager and/or RN in providing patient care, emotional support and problem solving.
• Includes handling, transportation, access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies as part of duties.
• Collaborates with the care team to support the plan of care and clinical workflow.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assisting training program (CAAHEP/ABHES)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email

Job description

VCU Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to provide age-specific direct patient care under physician guidance. The role requires current CMA certification and possibly BLS; candidates must meet education requirements and be able to work rotating shifts including weekends.

Experience requirements vary by program completion, with preferred 2–3 years in an academic health care setting. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for this role.