Clinical Medical Assistant: Ambulatory Care & Admin Support

UVA Health; Stuarts Draft (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus

Job summary

UVA Health seeks a Medical Assistant to support ambulatory care under physician or LIP/RN supervision. You will perform clinical tasks including patient care, vital signs, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, and rooming, while handling administrative duties such as scheduling and chart prep.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, and AHA BLS. Certification within 6 months is expected; no prior experience required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required and completion of an MA program.
• Certification within 6 months of hire preferred; AHA BLS required.
• Active MA certification from a recognized board is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support during examinations and procedures as directed.
• Perform specimen collection, basic lab testing, and vitals measurement.
• Complete clinical intake, data collection, and documentation.
• Draft letters, assist with forms, schedule appointments, and manage messages.
• Maintain supplies, equipment, and a safe care environment.
• Demonstrate teamwork and support the interdisciplinary care team.

Skills

Clinical support

Vital signs

Venipuncture

Lab testing

Phlebotomy

Wound care

Administrative support

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma

CAAHEP/ABHES MA program

Medical Assistant Certification

AAMA/AMT/NAHP/ARMA/NHA certs

Tools

Point-of-care testing

ECG

Spirometry

Venipuncture equipment

Sterilization equipment

Job description

UVA Health seeks a Medical Assistant to support ambulatory care under physician or LIP/RN supervision. You will perform clinical tasks including patient care, vital signs, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, and rooming, while handling administrative duties such as scheduling and chart prep.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, and AHA BLS. Certification within 6 months is expected; no prior experience required.