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Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Multispecialty Surgery Clinic - Days

VCU Health
Posted 15 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Richmond, VA, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Part Time

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  • The Medical Assistant position involves providing direct, age-specific care to patients under the direction of a physician.
  • Candidates must have at least one year of medical assistant experience within the last three years unless they are graduates of an accredited medical assistant program.
  • A High School Diploma or equivalent is required, with preference given to those who have graduated from an accredited medical assisting training program.
  • The role requires individuals to work all three shifts, including weekends and holidays, with schedules established by the Nurse Manager or Practice Manager.
  • The salary for this position is not explicitly stated in the job description.
The Medical Assistant provides direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and the plan of care under the direction of the physician.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: N/A

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: 
AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent


Experience REQUIRED:
One (1) year of medical assistant work experience within the last three (3) years if the individual is not a graduate of an accredited medical assistant program.

No prior work experience required if the individual is a graduate of an accredited medical assistant program.
Previous experience using a personal computer and various software applications, including Microsoft, e-mail, etc.

Experience PREFERRED: N/A

Education/training REQUIRED:
High School Diploma or equivalent


Education/training PREFERRED:
Graduation from a Medical Assisting training program from an accredited program of study such as the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).

Independent action(s) required:
Functions under direction of a licensed independent, practitioner, manager and/or RN in providing patient care
Emotional support, and problem solving; all in accordance with hospital, nursing, and unit policy/procedure.

Requires prior approval or guidance from supervisor:
Time/schedule changes; legal issues; directed care which deviates from, standard; and identify educational resources to meet developmental needs.
Job duties may include the handling, transportation, access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A

Additional position requirements:
Medical Assistants work all three shifts, weekends and, holidays.
Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established, with your specific Nurse Manager/Practice Manager.
Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations, and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet clinic, requirements and/or as needed.

Age Specific groups served: N/A

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):
Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs.
Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Able to handle multiple priorities, Able to adapt to frequent change

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