MEDICAL ASSISTANT I (4002)

Central Virginia Health Services, Inc.; Petersburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Virginia Health Services, Inc. in Petersburg, VA is seeking a Medical Assistant I to support clinical staff and ensure smooth patient flow. You will assist with nursing procedures under clinician guidance, maintain medical-supply inventory, and may perform lab duties to aid patient care.

The role requires dedication to detail, patient confidentiality, and strong teamwork. CPR certification is preferred, with prior medical office experience or training highly regarded.

Qualifications

• 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 is preferred.
• Current CPR certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 nursing procedures (with exceptions) as directed by the clinician according to the Nursing Procedure Manual.
• May be assigned lab duties.
• Assists in quality assurance and control.
• Participates in continuing educational process.
• Assists in efficient flow of patients.
• Attends work as scheduled.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Communication

Team player

Medical office systems

Education

Medical Assistant training program

Job description

# MEDICAL ASSISTANT I (4002)Petersburg, VA 23803## OverviewSalary Range$17.05 - $20.88 HourlyPosition TypeFull Time## 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 competence## Education, Training and Qualifications**EDUCATION, 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