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

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings

Disability insurance

Health Savings Plans

Certification and Education Support

Job summary

University of Virginia Health invites applications for a Medical Assistant who provides clinical and administrative support in an ambulatory setting under physician supervision. Duties include patient care, vital signs, phlebotomy, ECG, spirometry, and specimen handling, with emphasis on teamwork and patient education.

Responsibilities also cover rooming, documentation, administrative tasks, and charge capture, while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: None required.
• Licensure: AHA Health Care Provider BLS certification required and Medical Assistant Certification from a recognized national association.

Responsibilities

• Assists in patient care, data collection, and clinical intake.
• Provides clinical support during examinations and procedures (labs, ECG, venipuncture).
• Performs administrative tasks: scheduling, forms, and chart prep.
• Maintains supplies, documents charges, and supports team communication.
• Demonstrates teamwork and professional development; may have additional duties.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Clinical assistance

Phlebotomy

ECG/EKG

Spirometry

Laboratory tests

Administrative support

Communication

Teamwork

Data collection

Documentation

Wound care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

University of Virginia Health invites applications for a Medical Assistant who provides clinical and administrative support in an ambulatory setting under physician supervision. Duties include patient care, vital signs, phlebotomy, ECG, spirometry, and specimen handling, with emphasis on teamwork and patient education.

Responsibilities also cover rooming, documentation, administrative tasks, and charge capture, while maintaining safety and quality standards.