Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Clinic Support

Riverside Nursing Center of Thomaston; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Williamsburg, Virginia is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care under physician supervision. The role includes obtaining vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and assisting with vaccines and medication administration.

Fluency in patient communication and EMR documentation is critical. The ideal candidate will have a Medical Assistant program credential, high school diploma, and CPR/BLS certification, with CMA/RMA preferred within 1 year.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Program graduate for Medical Assistant is required.
• CMA or RMA certification preferred within 1 year.
• CPR/BLS certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clinical competency and accuracy of patient records by interviewing patients and confirming visit purpose.
• Prepare patients for examination and obtain vital signs.
• Administer medications and vaccines under physician supervision and process prescription refills.
• Assist with patient education, referrals, and after-visit summaries in the EMR.
• Support regulatory compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and coding guidelines.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program graduate

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) preferred

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

Riverside Health System in Williamsburg, Virginia is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care under physician supervision. The role includes obtaining vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and assisting with vaccines and medication administration.

Fluency in patient communication and EMR documentation is critical. The ideal candidate will have a Medical Assistant program credential, high school diploma, and CPR/BLS certification, with CMA/RMA preferred within 1 year.