Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
VCU Health, Richmond, VA, United States
$2500 Sign on Bonus for offers accepted by June 30, 2025. Terms and conditions apply.
The Certified 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
Current Medical Assistant Certification through a recognized national professional association such as: American Association of Medical Assistants, American Medical Technologists, National Association of Healthcare Professions, American Registry of Medical Assistants, or National Healthcare Association.
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements For Continued Employment
Current Medical Assistant Certification through a recognized national professional association such as: American Association of Medical Assistants, American Medical Technologists, National Association of Healthcare Professions, American Registry of Medical Assistants, or National Healthcare Association.
AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent.
Experience Required
One (1) year of medical assistant work experience within the last three (3) years if individual is not a graduate of a medical assistant program.
No work experience if individual is a graduate of a medical assistant program.
Previous experience using a personal computer and various software applications, including Microsoft, e‑mail, etc.
Demonstrated experience utilizing strong organizational, problem‑solving, communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience Preferred
Two (2) to three (3) years of previous experience as a Certified Medical Assistant.
Previous experience in an academic health care environment.
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 Actions 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 for: 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.
Additional Position Requirements
Certified 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: All.
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).
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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The Certified 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
Current Medical Assistant Certification through a recognized national professional association such as: American Association of Medical Assistants, American Medical Technologists, National Association of Healthcare Professions, American Registry of Medical Assistants, or National Healthcare Association.
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements For Continued Employment
Current Medical Assistant Certification through a recognized national professional association such as: American Association of Medical Assistants, American Medical Technologists, National Association of Healthcare Professions, American Registry of Medical Assistants, or National Healthcare Association.
AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent.
Experience Required
One (1) year of medical assistant work experience within the last three (3) years if individual is not a graduate of a medical assistant program.
No work experience if individual is a graduate of a medical assistant program.
Previous experience using a personal computer and various software applications, including Microsoft, e‑mail, etc.
Demonstrated experience utilizing strong organizational, problem‑solving, communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience Preferred
Two (2) to three (3) years of previous experience as a Certified Medical Assistant.
Previous experience in an academic health care environment.
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 Actions 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 for: 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.
Additional Position Requirements
Certified 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: All.
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).
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.
EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.
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