Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Clinic Support

UVA Medical Center; Bristow (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

UVA Community Health seeks a Medical Assistant to provide clinical support, assist with administrative tasks, and support under supervision of a licensed practitioner. Role serves all age populations and aligns with UVA Health ASPIRE values.

The incumbent will perform clinical intake, rooming, documentation, and coordination with the care team, while maintaining high standards of patient care and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a clinic setting preferred.
• Current CMA/CCMA/RMA credentials or completion of an approved medical assistant program required.
• Must obtain certification within 6 months of date of hire.
• AHA Healthcare Provider BLS required.
• Ability to successfully complete general and department role based specific skills validation and competency testing.

Responsibilities

• Records and relays patient information, symptoms, and concerns to the patient’s medical provider or registered nurse for further triage assessment and to determine a plan of care.
• Completes standardized rooming and performs clinical intake, health data collection, and documentation.
• Performs tasks according to scope of practice, documented competencies, and as directed by a licensed practitioner or nurse.
• Implements age-appropriate interventions based on individual patient needs as directed by the patient’s medical provider.
• Reinforces patient/family teaching plan based on identified health education needs and the condition and age of the patient.

Skills

BLS

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

UVA Community Health seeks a Medical Assistant to provide clinical support, assist with administrative tasks, and support under supervision of a licensed practitioner. Role serves all age populations and aligns with UVA Health ASPIRE values.

The incumbent will perform clinical intake, rooming, documentation, and coordination with the care team, while maintaining high standards of patient care and teamwork.