Certified Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Support

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Certification Support

Job summary

UVA Health is seeking Medical Assistants to provide clinical support, assist with administrative tasks, and help maintain efficient ambulatory clinic operations under supervision. Responsibilities include patient care, vital signs, specimen collection, POC testing, rooming, documentation, and support for licensed clinicians.

Must have at least a high school diploma; AHA BLS and MA certs are preferred. The role involves standing, lifting up to 50 lbs, and exposure to clinical environments in

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• No prior experience required.
• Licensed licensure: AHA BLS provider; national MA certs (AAMA/AMT/NAHP/ARMA/NHA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support to licensed healthcare professionals during examinations and procedures.
• Perform laboratory tests and point-of-care testing; handle specimen collection and processing.
• Complete rooming, intake, data collection, and documentation.
• Support administrative tasks: scheduling, answer in-basket messaging, and chart prep.
• Demonstrate teamwork and contribute to efficient clinic operations.

Skills

Vital signs

Clinical support

Administrative support

Patient care

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

ECG

Venipuncture

POC testing

Sterilization

Job description

UVA Health is seeking Medical Assistants to provide clinical support, assist with administrative tasks, and help maintain efficient ambulatory clinic operations under supervision. Responsibilities include patient care, vital signs, specimen collection, POC testing, rooming, documentation, and support for licensed clinicians.

Must have at least a high school diploma; AHA BLS and MA certs are preferred. The role involves standing, lifting up to 50 lbs, and exposure to clinical environments in