Medical Administrative Assistant - Charlottesville, VA

Infusion PA; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program 5% annually

PTO buy-back

PTO rollover

PTO donation program

Wellness reimbursement $360 annually

Tuition assistance program

Professional association reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Short & long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Vivo Infusion in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Medical Administrative Assistant (Medical Assistant/Clinical Service Specialist) to welcome patients, support clinicians, and ensure smooth operations in the infusion center.

Requirements include a high school diploma, CPR/BLS, medical assistant certification preferred, plus one year clinical and one year admin/customer service experience. The role offers full-time hours, a Monday–Friday schedule, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical Assistant Certification preferred; CPR/BLS required.
• Minimum 1 year clinical experience and 1 year admin/customer service experience.
• Phlebotomy and lab processing skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and provide front-end support including scheduling and payments.
• Room patients in person or virtually and update charts with required information.
• Communicate patient data to providers and nurses to ensure continuity of care.
• Assist during exams, triage calls, and obtain prior authorizations as needed.
• Order supplies and help maintain hygiene and infection control in exam rooms.

Skills

Self-motivated

Independent worker

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills (records)

Reading procedures

Education

High school graduate

Medical Assistant Certification

CPR/BLS

Clinical experience 1 year

Administrative/customer service exp 1 year

Phlebotomy/ Lab skills (preferred)

Job description

Medical Administrative Assistant - Charlottesville, VA

VIVO Infusion - Medical Administrative Assistant (Medical Assistant/Clinical Service Specialist)

VIVO Infusion is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Medical Administrative Assistant, known internally as a Medical Assistant/Clinical Service Specialist, to join our team in Charlottesville, VA! At Vivo Infusion, our Medical Assistants play a crucial role within the infusion center as part of a collaborative medical team. The individual in this role will be responsible for welcoming patients, assisting medical staff, and delivering safe, compassionate care in accordance with all external and internal guidelines and regulations.

We are looking for a Medical Assistant with prior administrative experience, strong initiative, and the ability to work independently.

Compensation:

• Pay Range: $20.00 - $22.00
• Bonus Plan Target: 5% Annually (Based on performance)
• PTO Buy-back, PTO Rollover, and PTO Donation Program.
• Wellness Reimbursement Program - $360 Annually
• Tuition Assistance Program & Professional Association Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (Employer-provided)
• Short & long-term disability (Employer-provided)
• Life Insurance (Employer-provided)

Employment Type, Schedule, FLSA Status:

• Full-time
• Monday - Friday | 7:30am - 4:00pm
• Non-Exempt

Reports to: Clinical Operations Manager

Location:

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of patient care activities rendering quality patients in accordance with standards of practice.
• Room clinic patients in person or virtually and update patient chart with the required information
• Communicate pertinent patient data to providers and nurses to ensure quality and continuity of patient care
• Provide administrative and front-end support: Greet patients, assist with scheduling, manage phone calls (incoming and outgoing), and process payments.
• Oversees and ensures efficient turnover of exam rooms
• Assist provider in the exam room as requested
• Collect, prepare, and submit ordered patient lab specimens as directed.
• Assist Patient Services team as needed to obtain prior authorizations for prescribed treatments and documents.
• Triage patient phone calls and messages and document them appropriately
• Orders and manages supplies under the direction of manager
• Disinfect and stock the exam rooms.
• Assist in obtaining records required for the patient’s chart
• Demonstrate effective communication skills, reporting patient issues as needed throughout the treatment day.
• Follow company policies and CDC guidelines for infection control.

Secondary responsibilities:

• Assist with proper handling and storage of hazardous materials.
• Maintain confidentiality of all company and patient records. Adhere to HIPPA.
• Communicates schedule changes to the team and assists with rescheduling patients.
• Manages incoming mail and deliveries.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent, required.
• Medical Assistant Certification, preferred
• CPR/BLS, required prior to start date.
• 1 year of experience working within a clinical environment, required.
• 1 year in an administrative, patient-facing, or customer service role, required.
• Phlebotomy and lab processing skills, preferred.

Skills

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently as needed.
• Must possess outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with ability to communicate professionally and effectively with other staff members, patients and physicians.
• Must possess computer skills for electronic recordkeeping.
• Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts (medical equipment and machinery). The employees may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color differentiation, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk and talk, hear and smell.

Requires excellent visual acuity and manual dexterity. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. He/she is frequently required to sit; stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl.

The employee may be required to use safety equipment, PPE (personal protective equipment) that may include but not be limited to face shield or goggles, non-slip shoes, gloves, mask, and other protective garments and equipment.

Who We Are:

The Vivo Infusion team is focused on providing patients with the highest quality of care in a comfortable, safe, and convenient setting! Vivo is a national company with locations in 15 states, providing opportunities for growth and advancement as well as competitive benefits that support what matters most to you.

Our highly trained medical professionals are dedicated to delivering a safe, comfortable, and affordable solution for our patients. We offer an array of advanced therapeutics and provide personalized care for every patient.

We are passionate about providing high-quality patient care, relationships with our referring Providers, and nurturing our company culture!

Vivo Infusion has received The Gold Seal of Approval® from The Joint Commission.

The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval is a nationally recognized distinction voluntarily earned by a select set of healthcare providers.

An organization that achieves The Gold Seal of Approval® shows its commitment to holding itself accountable to a high bar for quality and safety for those they serve.

RECRUITMENT PRIVACY STATEMENT | Notice to All Applicants:

Vivo Infusion is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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