Certified Medical Assistant - Multi-Clinic Staffing Support

Riverside Health System; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Newport News, Virginia is seeking a Medical Assistant responsible for a broad range of patient care, technical, and clerical tasks under physician supervision. The role supports clinic patient flow and may float to other practices within the region as needed.

Key duties include preparing patients for exams, taking vital signs, administering medications and vaccines, processing refills, maintaining supplies, and ensuring HIPAA/OSHA compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant program graduate required.
• CMA certification (AAMA) required or equivalent certification upon hire.
• CPR/BLS certification upon hire required.
• Other recognized MA certs (CCMA, RMA, NCCT, ARMA) upon hire acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Maintains clinical competency and updates patient records by interviewing patients and confirming visit purpose.
• Prepare patients for examination and obtain vital signs, including manual when needed.
• Administer medications and vaccines under physician supervision.
• Process prescription refills and liaise with pharmacies.
• Maintain medical inventory and clean/prepare exam rooms.
• Ensure regulatory compliance (HIPAA, OSHA) and complete required competencies.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Program Graduate

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - AAMA

CPR/BLS Certification

CCMA - NHA

Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - AMT

MA - NCCT

ARMA - American Registry of Medical Assistants

Job description

Riverside Health System in Newport News, Virginia is seeking a Medical Assistant responsible for a broad range of patient care, technical, and clerical tasks under physician supervision. The role supports clinic patient flow and may float to other practices within the region as needed.

Key duties include preparing patients for exams, taking vital signs, administering medications and vaccines, processing refills, maintaining supplies, and ensuring HIPAA/OSHA compliance.