Medical Assistant

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters is seeking a Medical Assistant to support non-clinical and clinical functions in a healthcare environment. This role requires supervision from a licensed healthcare provider and includes duties such as delivering clinical services, maintaining supplies, and supporting clerical tasks.

The ideal candidate should have completed an accredited medical assistant program and possess CPR training, with preferred experience in a related healthcare field.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited medical assistant program or a recognized certification.
• One to two years of experience in a related healthcare field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe delivery of uncomplicated clinical services under supervision.
• Maintains cleanliness and sterility of environment.
• Supports clerical functions and performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

CPR training

Medical Assistant skills

Clerical functions

Education

Accredited medical assistant program completion

Related healthcare experience

Job description

The Medical Assistant is a multi-skilled individual that works in a healthcare setting to support the non-clinical and clinical functions of the service area. The role operates within the Medical Assistant scope of practice and under the direction and continuous supervision of a licensed healthcare provider (MD, NP, RN, LPN) during performance of uncomplicated clinical services and tasks. Reports to department leadership.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides safe and effective delivery of uncomplicated clinical services and tasks within the Medical Assistant scope of practice only, under the direction and continuous supervision of a licensed health care provider.
• Provides appropriate clinical and non-clinical information to facilitate visit process.
• Maintains sterility and cleanliness of the environment.
• Maintains supplies, equipment and instruments.
• Supports and performs clerical functions as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

• Required: CPR training required and/or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.
• Required: Must provide record of a completed diploma (or equivalent) or academic transcript for those areas performing complexity testing.
• Preferred: Current registration/certification as a Medical Assistant or military medical experience preferred.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Required: Successful completion of an accredited medical assistant program or a recognized medical assistant certification.
• Preferred: One to two years of experience in a related healthcare field preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Expected to work in a patient care environment with minimal exposure to environmental hazards such as, but not limited to, excessive noise, dust, or extremes in temperatures. Exposure to communicable diseases and moderately adverse working conditions due to the need to perform certain patient care activities can be expected.