MEDICAL ASSISTANT I

CENTRAL VIRGINIA HEALTH SERVICES INC; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CENTRAL VIRGINIA HEALTH SERVICES INC in Petersburg, VA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians across the care team, handle patient prep, and assist with nursing procedures.

The candidate should complete a Medical Assistant or Allied Health Training program, have CPR certification preferred, and bring attention to detail, confidentiality, and a patient-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant or Allied Health Training program.
• One year’s experience in a health facility preferred.
• Current CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in nursing procedures (as directed by clinician) per Nursing Procedure Manual.
• Maintain accurate inventory of medical supplies and assist in equipment selection.
• May be assigned lab duties and participate in quality assurance and control.
• Contribute to the continuing educational process and efficient patient flow.
• Attend work as scheduled and perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Patient confidentiality

Clear communication

Team player

Clinical competence

Education

Medical Assistant training program

Allied Health training

CPR certification

Job description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Performs tasks pertinent to age of patient (infancy to geriatric)Maintains accurate inventory of medical supplies; assists in the selection of division equipment and supplies.Performs all nursing procedures (with the exception of certain injections, IVs and IV medications, triage) as directed by the clinician according to the guidelines in the Nursing Procedure Manual.May be assigned lab dutiesAssists in quality assurance and control.Participates in the continuing educational process.Assists in the efficient flow of patients.Attends work as scheduled.Performs related duties as assigned.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:Dedication to detail and accuracy.Respect for patient confidentiality.Pleasant, patient and understanding; flexible.Ability to communicate ideas clearly.Team member skills.Should have experience with or knowledge of medical office systems, supplies and equipment.Demonstrates clinical competenceEDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:Successful completion of a Medical Assistant or Allied Health Training program, or experience commensurate with medical assistant training.One year’s experience in a health facility, preferred.Current CPR certification, preferred