Certified Medical Assistant - Impactful, Cross-Training Role

Hampton Roads Community Health Center; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hampton Roads Community Health Center is seeking Certified Medical Assistants dedicated to delivering compassionate, professional care with a focus on quality outcomes and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities include patient triage, assisting with procedures, EMR data entry, immunizations, and maintaining clean exam rooms while ensuring patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance. Must have CMA/CCMA/RMA and BLS credentials.

Qualifications

• Must have CMA/CCMA/RMA certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of state approved medical assistant program.
• Minimum basic life support (BLS) certification.
• Previous medical practice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and triage patients, record vital signs, reconcile medications and allergies.
• Prepare patients for visits and assist providers with procedures.
• Obtain and review medical records prior to visits.
• Administer injections or immunizations per protocol.
• Maintain exam rooms and sterilize instruments.
• Provide administrative support and data entry in EMR.
• Counsel patients on responsibilities and rights.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.

Skills

Patient care

HIPAA knowledge

Customer service

Technology proficiency

Computer skills

Time management

Interpersonal relationships

Communication

Decision making

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Medical assistant program completion

CMA/CCMA/RMA certification

Tools

EMR software

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Hampton Roads Community Health Center is seeking Certified Medical Assistants dedicated to delivering compassionate, professional care with a focus on quality outcomes and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities include patient triage, assisting with procedures, EMR data entry, immunizations, and maintaining clean exam rooms while ensuring patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance. Must have CMA/CCMA/RMA and BLS credentials.