Medical Assistant Certified

150 Shriners Hospitals for Children; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement matching

Job summary

Shriners Children’s is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) for a part-time role in Lexington, VA. The CMA will support clinic operations by performing clinical, clerical, and technical duties, including patient rooming, vitals, and assisting with procedures.

Requirements include CMA certification (CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA) and Basic Life Support within 90 days. Prior pediatric/ambulatory care experience is preferred. BLS is required within months of hire.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Certification – acceptable certifications include CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA. Certification required where mandated; preferred where not mandatory.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – Required within 30-90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients from waiting rooms to exam rooms and verify demographics.
• Obtain vitals (height, weight, temperature, pulse, BP) and assist with procedures.
• Support Telehealth services and assist with clerical tasks as needed.

Skills

Spanish proficiency

Education

Medical Assistant Certification (CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA)

Tools

EMR Systems

Microsoft Office

HIPAA compliance

Infection control

Job description

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families. With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Please click here to learn more about our locations.

Every day, we provide innovative, compassionate care and conduct leading research that enhances the quality of life for children and their families. We invite you to explore the many rewarding career paths at Shriners Children’s, from clinical and non-clinical positions to education and research opportunities. We’re always looking for driven, compassionate professionals to join our team as nurses, physical therapists, medical assistants, administrative staff and much more.

Job Description - Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Part Time Position

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) will support and facilitate clinic operations by performing clinical, clerical, and technical duties, including patient rooming, documentation during visits, assisting with minor procedures, managing supplies, supporting Telehealth services when applicable, and flexing to administrative support when needed. This role requires strong communication skills, clinical competence, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively to ensure an optimal care experience for patients and families.

Key Responsibilities

• Escort patients from waiting room(s) to exam room(s), confirming date of birth and ensuring patients are in the proper attire required for their visit.
• At relevant sites, MAs will walk patients to radiology or POPs rooms/waiting areas, in addition to rooming for clinic.
• Obtain patient vitals (height, weight, temperature, pulse, BP, etc.), draw blood, and conduct basic medical history (including chief complaint, medication history, social history, and family history).
• Monitor Epic DAR and communicate with all relevant teams (front desk, radiology, POPs, etc.) to ensure timely rooming and patient handoffs.
• Direct physicians and APPs to patient rooms based on Epic DAR status.
• Prepare exam rooms daily; stock and maintain supplies and equipment.
• At relevant sites, support cast room setup, cleaning, and supply management.

Required Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Certification – acceptable certifications include, but are not limited to: CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA. Required in states where certification is mandated by law or regulation. In non-mandated states, certification is preferred but not required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – Required within 30-90 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year Pediatric/Ambulatory Care.
• EMR Systems.
• Spanish proficiency is preferred.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools, HIPAA, infection control, and patient safety protocols is preferred.

Pay and Compensation

The pay range for this position is 18.80 - 26.53/hourly. Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.

Benefits

Eligible Shriners Children’s employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance, retirement matching and so much more!

Locations

No matter where you're located, you'll find openings at our Shriners Children’s facilities across the U.S., in Canada and Mexico and at our corporate headquarters in Tampa, Florida.