Old Dominion University

Public research university in Virginia

Medical Assistant

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNorfolk, VA, USA$39kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Successful completion of a medical assistant program or equivalent military training and active certification as a CMA, CCMA, or RMA are required.
Working knowledge of computers is required.
Customer service orientation is required.

Responsibilities

Obtain patient vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, height, and weight, and advise patients on keeping up with these measurements.
Prepare patient charts in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Assist physicians with examinations.
Answer phones.
Clean and prepare examination rooms between patients.
Clean instruments and examination rooms and ensure the area is sanitized.

Desired Qualifications

Previous medical office experience, preferably in surgery, performing relevant functions in a doctor's office.

Overview

The Department of Surgery at Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University is seeking an outstanding Medical Assistant to join the team.

The Medical Assistant is an entry-level position responsible for assisting healthcare providers in delivering high-quality patient care in a surgical practice. This role involves performing basic clinical and administrative duties while learning the front and back-office workflows and protocols of the practice.

Responsibilities

Obtain patient vital signs, advising patients to help them in keeping up with blood pressure, temperature, height and weight.
Prepare patients charts in EMR
Assist physicians with examinations.
Answer phone.
Clean and prepare exam rooms between patients.
Clean instruments and exam rooms make sure area is sanitized.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications and Skills:

Successful completion of a medical assistant program (or equivalent military training) and active certification (CMA, CCMA, or RMA) is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

No prior experience required; entry-level candidates encouraged to apply. Previous medical office experience with surgery experience performing relevant functions in a doctor’s office preferred. Must have some working knowledge of computers. Customer service-oriented individuals are required.

Location : Location

US-VA-Norfolk

Compensation: 39000 to N/A (USD)

About the Company

Old Dominion University

Public research university in Virginia

Old Dominion University is a public research university in Norfolk, Virginia, offering undergraduate, graduate and professional education. Its colleges support teaching and research across engineering, business, sciences, education, the arts and other fields. Following the 2024 integration of Eastern Virginia Medical School, ODU also includes an academic health sciences center supporting medical education, research and clinical partnerships. The university serves students and communities through campus programs, online learning, public engagement and a broad institutional workforce.

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