V

VCU Health

Academic medical center delivering patient care

Certified Medical Assistant - Multispecialty Clinic, Days

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRichmond, VA, USA$19 - $28.51In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Current Medical Assistant certification through a recognized national professional association is required for hire and continued employment.
  • One year of medical assistant work experience within the last three years is required for individuals who are not graduates of a medical assistant program; no work experience is required for program graduates.
  • Previous experience using a personal computer and software applications, including Microsoft applications and email.
  • Demonstrated experience using organizational, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Ability to work all three shifts, weekends, and holidays; shift rotations and schedules are established with the Nurse Manager or Practice Manager and may be adjusted to meet clinic requirements.
  • Ability to lift 20–50 pounds; stand and sit for prolonged periods; bend frequently; walk distances; climb steps or ladders; and reach overhead or repetitively.
  • Strong recall, reasoning, problem-solving, hearing, clear speech, legible writing, reading, and logical thinking.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple priorities, and adapt to frequent change.
  • The work may involve handling, transporting, accessing, or contacting medications and related supplies.

Responsibilities

  • Provide 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.
  • Provide patient care, emotional support, and problem solving under the direction of a licensed independent practitioner, manager, and/or registered nurse, in accordance with hospital, nursing, and unit policies and procedures.
  • Obtain prior approval or guidance from a supervisor for time or schedule changes, legal issues, care that deviates from standard, and identification of educational resources to meet developmental needs.

Desired Qualifications

  • Two to three years of previous experience as a Certified Medical Assistant.
  • Previous experience in an academic health care environment.
  • Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting training program, such as one accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.

About the Company

VCU Health

Academic medical center delivering patient care

VCU Health is an academic medical center with over 12,500 employees affiliated with Virginia Commonwealth University. It provides patient care, education, research, and medical training, combining clinical services with teaching and discovery. Care is delivered through a hospital and affiliated facilities by clinicians, researchers, and trainees. The goal is to improve patient outcomes and community health by delivering high-quality care while advancing medical knowledge and training the next generation of health professionals.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Richmond, VA
Founded
1838

Recently Posted Jobs

Explore more opportunities at VCU Health

See more jobs