MEDICAL ASSISTANT II (3873)

Central Virginia Health Services, Inc.; Charlottesville, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Virginia Health Services, Inc. seeks a dedicated Medical Assistant for a full-time position in Charlottesville, VA. The job involves assisting clinicians, managing supplies, and performing nursing procedures within the Nursing Procedure Manual guidelines.

The ideal candidate has completion of an accredited Medical Assistant or Allied Health training program, national certification, and at least some health facility experience, with CPR certification preferred.

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 of experience in a health facility, preferred.
• Current CPR certification, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs nursing tasks for patient age range (infancy to geriatric).
• Maintains accurate inventory of medical supplies; assists in equipment selection.
• Performs nursing procedures as directed by the clinician according to Nursing Procedure Manual.
• May be assigned lab duties.
• Assists in quality assurance and control.
• Participates in continuing educational process.
• Assists in the efficient flow of patients.
• Attends work as scheduled.

Skills

Attention to detail

Patient confidentiality

Strong communication

Team player

Medical office systems

Clinical competence

Education

MA/Allied Health training

National certification

Recertification

Healthcare experience

CPR certification

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Charlottesville, VA 22903Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $18.98 - $24.88 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.

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:

• 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.