Certified Medical Assistant

Full-time - Entry Level

Gainesville, VA

Hospitals

About the position

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) position at UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper is a full-time role focused on providing clinical and administrative support in a healthcare setting. The CMA will work under the supervision of licensed medical practitioners to ensure high standards of patient care, assist with various medical tasks, and contribute to a collaborative healthcare environment. This role emphasizes effective communication, teamwork, and technical competence in delivering patient care and administrative duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support under the supervision of a licensed medical practitioner.
• Assist with administrative tasks and general support in accordance with UVA Health policies.
• Record and relay patient information, symptoms, and concerns to medical providers.
• Complete standardized rooming and perform clinical intake and health data collection.
• Implement age-appropriate interventions based on individual patient needs.
• Reinforce patient/family teaching plans based on identified health education needs.
• Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary team members and patients.
• Organize and prioritize daily work assignments to support patient needs and operational efficiency.
• Prepare laboratory specimens and perform point of care testing, ECG/EKG, and venipuncture.
• Document and capture charges for clinical support services rendered during patient visits.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a medical office setting preferred.
• Current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), or RMA credentials required within 6 months of hire.
• BLS certification required.
• Ability to complete general and department role-based specific skills validation and competency testing.

Benefits

• $3,000 Sign on Bonus!
• Full-time position with no weekends and closed on major holidays.