Medical Assistant: Patient Care, Lab & Admin Support

Riverside Health System; Gloucester (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Gloucester, VA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care and clinic operations. The role involves clinical tasks, clerical duties, and maintaining patient flow under physician and practice manager supervision.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, assisting with vaccines, processing refills, and coordinating referrals. Experience is preferred; CMA/CCMA/RMA or equivalent certification is required upon hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Program Graduate, Medical Assistant is required.
• Certification as CMA, CCMA, RMA, NCCT, or MA is required upon hire.
• CPR/BLS certification is required upon hire.
• 1 year clinical experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient records by interviewing patients and confirming visit purpose.
• Prepare patients for examination, obtain vital signs, and sanitize exam rooms.
• Administer medications and vaccines under physician supervision.
• Process prescription refill requests and coordinate with pharmacies.
• Manage medical inventory and ensure equipment is maintained.
• Assist with patient scheduling, referrals, and after-visit summaries in the EHR.
• Support lab procedures including phlebotomy and point-of-care testing when applicable.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Program Graduate, Medical Assistant

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - AAMA

CPR/BLS Certification

CCMA - NHA

Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - AMT

Medical Assistant - NCCT

Job description

Riverside Health System in Gloucester, VA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care and clinic operations. The role involves clinical tasks, clerical duties, and maintaining patient flow under physician and practice manager supervision.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, assisting with vaccines, processing refills, and coordinating referrals. Experience is preferred; CMA/CCMA/RMA or equivalent certification is required upon hire.