Medical Assistant

UVA Health — Northern Virginia and Culpeper; Warrenton (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Warrenton is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their team. This entry-level role involves providing clinical and administrative support under the supervision of licensed practitioners. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a commitment to patient care. A high school diploma is required, along with the ability to obtain CMA certification within six months. Join a team that values accountability and teamwork while making a positive impact on patient health.

Benefits

$3,000 Sign on Bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a clinic setting preferred.
• Current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or equivalent required within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support and assist with administrative tasks.
• Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare team.
• Document patient information in EHR.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Technical Competence

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EHR

Job description

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About Us

We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.

Job Description

Medical Assistant – Medical Group

Job Code: NU1278

$3,000 Sign on Bonus!

About Us

We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.

As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day.

JOB TYPE

Classification: Nonexempt

Supervises Positions: No

Job Summary

This role requires a commitment to UVA Health's ASPIRE values: Accountability, Stewardship, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Equity, ensuring high standards of patient care and collaborative work environment.

The Medical Assistant will provide clinical support, assist with administrative tasks, and provide general support under direct supervision of a licensed practitioner or designee in accordance with UVA Health policies and procedures and competency to promote patient health and wellness.

This position requires providing service to all age populations in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served.

Patient Care: Responsible for practicing safely within the defined standards of practice.

• Records and relays patient information, symptoms, and concerns to the patient’s medical provider or registered nurse for further triage assessment and to determine a plan of care
• Completes standardized rooming and performs clinical intake, health data collection, and documentation.
• Performs tasks according to scope of practice, documented competencies, and as directed by a licensed practitioner or nurse.
• Implements age-appropriate interventions based on individual patient needs as directed by the patient’s medical provider.
• Reinforces patient/family teaching plan based on identified health education needs and the condition and age of the patient through approved educational materials or written instructions
  
  

Communication: Communicates effectively and professionally with all members of the interdisciplinary team, patients, medical providers and all levels of healthcare.

• Conveys information to physicians, nurses, and other team members, as well as listen and respond to the needs and concerns of patients and colleagues
• Utilizes appropriate communication tools.
• Documents patient information in EHR.
  
  

Teamwork: Willing to share responsibilities, support their teammates, and work together to achieve common goals.

• Organizes and prioritizes daily work assignments to support patient needs, the interdisciplinary team, and operational efficiency.
• Demonstrates teamwork in the delivery of patient care. Recognizes the importance of time sensitive issues.
  
  

Technical Competence: Uses knowledge and skills acquired through training and validation through competency testing.

• Provides clinical support under the supervision of a licensed practitioner.
• Documents and capture charges for clinical support services rendered within the patient visit.
• Performs administrative support responsibilities as directed by a Clinic Leader.
  
  

The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED Required.

Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience in a clinic setting preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.

Licensure: Current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), RMA (Registered Medical Assistant) credentials or must be obtained within 6 months of date of hire through a recognized national professional association such as:

• AAMA (American Association of Medical Assistants)
• AMT (American Medical Technologists)
• ARMA (American Registry of Medical Assistants)
• NAHP (The National Association of Healthcare Professions)
• NHA (National Healthcare Association)
  
  

Additional Skills/Requirements Required: AHA Healthcare Provider BLS required. Ability to successfully complete general and department role based specific skills validation and competency testing.

Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demand Code: 17A, Medical Technician, Other Techs

Work Function/Activity: Medium to Heavy Physical Demand

The job requires constant sitting, standing, walking, and bending/stooping. Frequent repetitive body movements. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull up to 100 lbs. occasionally. For any weight over 35 lbs. use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper.

Other

• May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes
• On call responsibilities as directed: No
  
  

Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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