Patient Care Specialist — Medical Assistant (CMA)

Riverside Health; Gloucester (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care and clinical operations in Gloucester, VA. The role includes maintaining patient records, assisting with examinations, administering medications and vaccines, and coordinating care with physicians and the care team.

Responsibilities include lab work, patient education, scheduling, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and coding guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Medical Assistant program graduate is required.
• Certifications CMA/CCMA/RMA/NCCT/CPR-BLS are required or obtained upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clinical competency by interviewing patients and obtaining vital signs.
• Prepare exam rooms, assist with examinations, and administer medications and vaccines under supervision.
• Assist patients with appointments, referrals, and after-visit summaries; provide education as directed.
• Perform basic lab procedures, specimen collection, and point-of-care testing as applicable.
• Follow HIPAA, OSHA, and coding guidelines; obtain prior authorizations when needed; schedule tests within network.
• Support productivity and quality measures by optimizing use of facility resources and maintaining inventory.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Program Graduate

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - AAMA

CPR/BLS Certification

CCMA - NHA

Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - AMT

Medical Assistant - NCCT

Job description

Riverside Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care and clinical operations in Gloucester, VA. The role includes maintaining patient records, assisting with examinations, administering medications and vaccines, and coordinating care with physicians and the care team.

Responsibilities include lab work, patient education, scheduling, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and coding guidelines.