Day Shift Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – Patient Care

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 2,617,000 - 3,928,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care under physician supervision. The role requires MA certification, BLS, and strong organizational skills to support clinicians and patient needs.

Responsibilities include medication handling, adherence to care plans, and flexibility with shift rotations across days, weekends, and holidays as required. High school diploma or MA program completion is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current Medical Assistant Certification is required by hire.
• AHA BLS HCP certification or equivalent is required.
• One year of MA experience if not from an MA program.
• Two to three years' experience preferred in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, age-specific care under physician direction.
• Perform tasks in line with the plan of care and clinical policy.
• Handle medications and related supplies as directed.
• Adapt to shift rotations, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Medical terminology

Computer proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduation from Medical Assistant program

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR/EPIC/EMR systems

Job description

VCU Health seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care under physician supervision. The role requires MA certification, BLS, and strong organizational skills to support clinicians and patient needs.

Responsibilities include medication handling, adherence to care plans, and flexibility with shift rotations across days, weekends, and holidays as required. High school diploma or MA program completion is expected.