Certified Medical Assistant: Primary Care & Geriatrics

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Paid Time Off

Long-term and Short-term Disability

Retirement Savings

Health Savings Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Certification and education support

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia invites applications for a Medical Assistant to provide clinical support in an ambulatory setting under supervision of physicians or licensed professionals. Duties include patient care, vital signs, and assisting with laboratory tests, specimen collection, and administrative tasks to promote efficient clinic operations.

The role requires completing rooming, clinical intake, and documentation; maintaining safety, supplies, and patient

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Licensure: BLS certification required; MA certification from recognized body.
• Experience: None required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient care and data collection during visits.
• Performs basic clinical tasks including specimen collection and point-of-care testing.
• Maintains clinic operations, documentation, and communication with team members.
• Provides administrative support such as scheduling, forms completion, and in-basket messaging.
• Ensures safety, cleanliness, and proper handling of supplies and equipment.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Clinical support

Team communication

Data collection

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

AHA BLS certification

Medical Assistant Certification (AAMA/AMT/NAHP/ARMA/NHA)

Tools

ECG/EKG

Venipuncture

Spirometry

Job description

The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia invites applications for a Medical Assistant to provide clinical support in an ambulatory setting under supervision of physicians or licensed professionals. Duties include patient care, vital signs, and assisting with laboratory tests, specimen collection, and administrative tasks to promote efficient clinic operations.

The role requires completing rooming, clinical intake, and documentation; maintaining safety, supplies, and patient