MEDICAL ASSISTANT II (2670)

CVHS HEALTH SERVICES; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CVHS HEALTH SERVICES in Petersburg, VA seeks a full-time Medical Assistant or allied health professional to support patient care across age groups from infancy to geriatrics. You will manage medical supplies, assist in selecting equipment, and perform nursing procedures under clinician direction.

Responsibilities include lab duties as needed, involvement in quality assurance, and continuing education to maintain clinical competence.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant or allied health training program.
• Certification achieved by passing a national exam from a program other than MA school.
• Proof of re-certification, if applicable.
• One year of health facility experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs tasks pertinent to age of patient from infancy to geriatric.
• Maintains accurate inventory of medical supplies and assists in equipment selection.
• Performs nursing procedures as directed by the clinician per 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.

Skills

Detail oriented

Patient confidentiality

Pleasant demeanor

Clear communication

Team player

Medical office systems

Clinical competence

Education

Medical Assistant or Allied Health Training program

National certification (passed from non-MA program)

Certification renewal if applicable

Health facility experience preferred

CPR certification preferred

Job description

Job Details

Location: Petersburg, VA 23803

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $17.05 - $20.18 Hourly

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 duties
• Assists 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 clear.
• Team member skills.
• Should have experience with or knowledge of medical office systems, supplies and equipment.
• Demonstrates clinical competence

Education, Training and 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.