MEDICAL ASSISTANT II

CENTRAL VIRGINIA HEALTH SERVICES INC; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

CENTRAL VIRGINIA HEALTH SERVICES INC in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care across the age range from infancy to geriatric. You will perform nursing procedures under clinician guidance and help maintain supplies.

The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, teamwork, and willingness to participate in ongoing education. Preferred candidates have completed an accredited Medical Assistant or Allied Health program and CPR certification, with prior health

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant or Allied Health Training program.
• Certification achieved by passing a National exam from a program other than the MA school.
• Proof of re-certification, if applicable.
• One year’s experience in a health facility, preferred.
• Current CPR certification, 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 under clinician guidance according to the Nursing Procedure Manual.
• May be assigned lab duties.
• Assists in quality assurance and control.
• Participates in the continuing educational process.
• Assists in the efficient flow of patients.

Skills

Attention to detail

Patient confidentiality

Communication skills

Teamwork

Medical office systems

Education

Accredited Medical Assistant or Allied Health Training program

National certification exam

Current 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, triage, IVs and IV medications) 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.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 an accredited Medical Assistant or Allied Health Training programCertification achieved by passing a National exam from a program other than the MA schoolProof of re-certification, if applicableOne year’s experience in a health facility, preferred.Current CPR certification, preferred.