Certified Medical Assistant, Primary Care, Geriatrics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Paid Time Off

Health Saving Plans

Job summary

University of Virginia Health seeks a Medical Assistant to support ambulatory care under physician or LIP/RN supervision. Duties include patient care, vital signs, lab testing, specimen handling, administrative tasks, and ensuring smooth clinic operations. Requires BLS certification and CMA credentials; high school diploma suffices.

On-site position with competitive benefits. Role involves assisting with examinations, data collection, chart prep, and patient education.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• AHA Health Care Provider BLS certification required.
• Certified Medical Assistant through a national professional association (AAMA, AMT, NAHP, ARMA, or NHA).

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and vital signs.
• Provide clinical support to licensed health professionals during examinations and procedures.
• Perform clinical tests (point-of-care testing, ECG/EKG, spirometry, venipuncture).
• Prepare laboratory specimens and maintain instruments/equipment.
• Document charges and provide administrative support (scheduling, forms, in-basket messaging).
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of clinical areas and patient environment.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

ECG

Spirometry

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

AHA BLS Certification

Clinical intake

Job description

Medical Assistants provide clinical support, assist with administrative tasks, and provide general support in an ambulatory setting under the direction or supervision of the patient’s physician or LIP/RN designee in accordance with policy, procedure and competency to promote patient health and wellness. Duties may include: patient care, vital signs, assisting licensed health care professionals, performing various laboratory tests, quality control indicators, and clinical intake.

This position requires providing service to all age populations in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the

functional/developmental age of the individual served

• Assists in assuring effective and efficient clinic operations while maintaining consistent and accurate communication with team members, referring providers, and patients.

• Assists with data collection for physical, psychological, social, and cultural dimensions of patients according to professional practice standards and institutional policy/procedure.

• Completes standardized rooming and performs clinical intake, data collection, and documentation.

• As directed and in accordance with documented competencies, provides clinical support to licensed healthcare professionals during examinations and procedures. Clinical support services include but are not limited to preparing laboratory specimens, performing testing (i.e. point of care testing, CLIA waived testing ECG/EKG, spirometry, venipuncture/phlebotomy, specimen collection, etc.), appropriate cleaning and sterilization of instruments/equipment and rooms, disposing of contaminated supplies, performing wound care, administering medications.

• Organizes and prioritizes daily work assignments to support patient needs, the interdisciplinary team, and operational efficiency.

• Implements age-appropriate interventions based on individual patient needs as directed by the Health Care Provider (HCP).

• Reinforces patient/family teaching plan based on identified health education needs and the condition and age of the patient through approved educational materials or written instructions.

• Provides for a safe environment and safe delivery of care.

• Maintains supplies and equipment.

• Document and capture charges for clinical support services rendered within the patient visit.

• Performs administrative support responsibilities. As directed and in accordance with documented competencies, provides administrative support to licensed healthcare professionals. Administrative support services include but are not limited to draft letters and/or assist with completion of forms, facilitate scheduling, pend medication refills, assist with coverage of in basket messaging, assist with clinic/chart prep.

• Demonstrates teamwork in the delivery of patient care. Recognizes the importance of time sensitive issues.

• Assumes responsibility for professional development of self and others according to departmental policy.

• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience: None required.

Licensure: American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required. Current Medical Assistant Certification through a recognized national professional association such as the AAMA (American Association of Medical Assistants), the AMT (American Medical Technologists), NAHP (The National Association of Healthcare Professions), the ARMA (American Registry of Medical Assistants), or the NHA (National Healthcare Association).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The job requires standing for prolonged periods and frequently bending/stooping/traveling. Ability to lift/push/pull 20 – 50lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids, and infectious disease.

The pay range for this role is $19.37 - $28.47 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings

• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts

• Certification and education support

• Generous Paid Time Off

UVA Health (https://jobs.virginia.edu/why-uva-health) is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide (https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/va/university-of-virginia-medical-center-6344000) rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s (https://jobs.virginia.edu/uva-childrens) is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report (https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/va/university-of-virginia-childrens-hospital-PA6344000) as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment (https://eocr.virginia.edu/notice-non-discrimination-and-equal-opportunity).