Medical Assistant – Ambulatory (UPG Augusta Pediatrics)

UVA Health; Fishersville (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UVA Health in Virginia is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical support in an ambulatory setting, assist physicians, perform vital signs, specimen collection, and basic lab testing under supervision. The role requires completing rooming, documentation, and administrative tasks while ensuring patient safety and quality of care.

Candidates must have a high school diploma, BLS certification, and pursue Medical Assistant certification within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• AHA BLS certification required.
• Medical Assistant Certification must be obtained within 6 months from date of hire; accreditation by CAAHEP/ABHES or national certs accepted.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical support to licensed healthcare professionals during examinations and procedures.
• Performs laboratory tests and point-of-care testing, venipuncture, specimen collection.
• Assists with rooming, data collection, and documentation.
• Provides administrative support including scheduling, chart preparation, and message handling.
• Maintains safe environment and appropriate patient care throughout visits.
• Documents and captures charges for clinical services.

Skills

Vital signs

Clinical support

Phlebotomy/Specimen collection

Medical terminology

Administrative support/scheduling

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Offering a competitive sign on bonus to the hired candidate. Please discuss with the hiring manager or recruiter for more details.

Medical Assistants provide clinical support, assist with administrative tasks, and provide general support in an ambulatory setting under the direction or supervision of the patient’s physician or LIP/RN designee in accordance with policy, procedure and competency to promote patient health and wellness. Duties may include: patient care, vital signs, assisting licensed health care professionals, performing various laboratory tests, quality control indicators, and clinical intake. 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.

• Assists in assuring effective and efficient clinic operations while maintaining consistent and accurate communication with team members, referring providers, and patients.
• Assists with data collection for physical, psychological, social, and cultural dimensions of patients according to professional practice standards and institutional policy/procedure.
• Completes standardized rooming and performs clinical intake, data collection, and documentation.
• As directed and in accordance with documented competencies, provides clinical support to licensed healthcare professionals during examinations and procedures. Clinical support services include but are not limited to preparing laboratory specimens, performing testing (i.e. point of care testing, CLIA waived testing ECG/EKG, spirometry, venipuncture/phlebotomy, specimen collection, etc.), appropriate cleaning and sterilization of instruments/equipment and rooms, disposing of contaminated supplies, performing wound care, administering medications.
• Organizes and prioritizes daily work assignments to support patient needs, the interdisciplinary team, and operational efficiency.
• Implements age-appropriate interventions based on individual patient needs as directed by the Health Care Provider (HCP).
• 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.
• Provides for a safe environment and safe delivery of care.
• Maintains supplies and equipment.
• Document and capture charges for clinical support services rendered within the patient visit.
• Performs administrative support responsibilities. As directed and in accordance with documented competencies, provides administrative support to licensed healthcare professionals. Administrative support services include but are not limited to draft letters and/or assist with completion of forms, facilitate scheduling, pend medication refills, assist with coverage of in basket messaging, assist with clinic/chart prep.
• Demonstrates teamwork in the delivery of patient care. Recognizes the importance of time sensitive issues.
• Assumes responsibility for professional development of self and others according to departmental policy.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Position Compensation Range: The pay range for this role is $18.37 - $28.47 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

• None required.

Licensure

• American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.
• Currently enrolled or have completion of a Medical Assistant Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or hold a current Medical Assistant Certification through a recognized national professional association such as the AAMA (American Association of Medical Assistants), the AMT (American Medical Technologists), NAHP (The National Association of Healthcare Professions), the ARMA (American Registry of Medical Assistants), or the NHA (National Healthcare Association).
• Medical Assistant Certification must be obtained within 6 months from the date of hire.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The job requires standing for prolonged periods and frequently bending/stooping/traveling. Ability to lift/push/pull 20 – 50lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids, and infectious disease.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.