Certified Medical Assistant, Research

Lifepoint Health Careers; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

SOVAH Danville, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a full-time Certified Medical Assistant to support the Residency Clinic. This in-person role requires compassionate care, precise clinical tasks, and teamwork with physicians and nurses in Danville, VA.

You will monitor vital signs, assist with injections, perform basic tests, manage supplies, and help with patient education while ensuring patient safety. Competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits accompany this position.

Qualifications

• Must hold CMA, RMA, or CCMA certification.
• BLS certification required.
• Experience in a medical office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support in Residency Clinic under physician supervision.
• Monitor vital signs and perform basic patient care tasks.
• Perform decentralized testing; manage supplies and inventory.
• Assist with patient assessments and injections/immunizations.
• Maintain patient records and coordinate care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Communication skills

Stress management

Age-appropriate care knowledge

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree in medical assisting preferred

Medical assisting certificate

Tools

EKG Machine

Pulse Oximeter

Cryosurgery instruments

Nebulizer

Suture/Staple Removal

Job description

Certified Medical Assistant | Research

Schedule: Full-time | Weekdays

Job Type: In-person

Job Location: Danville, VA

Pay range: $16.19 - $19.99 per hour

Your experience matters

SOVAH Danville is a part of Lifepoint Health. At Lifepoint Health, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce that can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. As a member of the Health Support Center (HSC) team, you'll support those in our facilities who are interfacing with and providing care to our patients and community members, positively impacting our mission of making communities healthier.

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Work where you are appreciated for who you are, not just what you can do. SOVAH Health - Danville is a 250-bed hospital with the region's only designated Chest Pain Center & Certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center. We are an academic teaching site for residents, medical students, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and physician assistants.

Why join us:

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage as well as tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Position Summary:

Sovah Danville is seeking a full-time Certified Medical Assistant to provide clinical support to patients in the Residency Clinic under the supervision of the physician. Provides continuity and coordination of care in the outpatient setting.

• Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, possibly taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.
• Performs decentralized testing; office procedures; monitors refrigerator temperatures; Orders supplies and maintains stock; conducts patient assessments; administers injections and immunizations; completes forms as requested or needed; and accesses the computer for patient reports.
• Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to the nursing staff.
• Assists with keeping patient rooms and common areas stocked, clean, and orderly.
• Maintains drug sample closet, assists with hazardous waste management, conducts filing, conducts call-back follow-up, and assists with phone calls, including calling in prescriptions.

Required Skills:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Requires the ability to read and write legibly and carry out directions promptly and accurately.
• Must exhibit effective communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Requires the ability to respond quickly and calmly under stressful or emergencies.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate the following equipment: Pulse Ox, Ear Syringe, Cryosurgery instruments, EKG Machine, Suture/Staple Removal, Nebulizer, Crash Cart, Portable O2 tank, and assist with minor surgery.
• Knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care to patients.

Minimum Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's degree in medical assisting preferred.
• Other Certificate from a college in Medical Assisting instead of an Associate's degree is required.

Required Certifications/Licenses:

• License: CMA, RMA, or CCMA via the AAMA or NHA is required.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.

Minimum Work Experience:

• Experience working in a medical office is preferred.

EEOC Statement:

SOVAH Health - Danville is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.