Medical Assistant-OBGYN Clinic

UVA Health Northern Virginia & Culpeper • Culpeper, VA

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About The Position

This role requires a commitment to UVA Health' ASPIRE values: Accountability, Stewardship, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Equity, ensuring high standards of patient care and collaborative work environment.The Medical Assistant will provide clinical support, assist with administrative tasks, and provide general support under direct supervision of a licensed practitioner or designee in accordance with UVA Health policies and procedures and competency to promote patient health and wellness. This position requires providing service to all age populations in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED Required.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience in a clinic setting preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.
• Licensure: Current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), RMA (Registered Medical Assistant) credentials or completion of an approved medical assistant program required. Must obtain certification within 6 months of date of hire through a recognized national professional association such as: AAMA (American Association of Medical Assistants) AMT (American Medical Technologists) ARMA (American Registry of Medical Assistants) NAHP (The National Association of Healthcare Professions) NHA (National Healthcare Association)
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: AHA Healthcare Provider BLS required. Ability to successfully complete general and department role based specific skills validation and competency testing.

Nice To Haves

• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Responsibilities

• Records and relays patient information, symptoms, and concerns to the patient’s medical provider or registered nurse for further triage assessment and to determine a plan of care
• Completes standardized rooming and performs clinical intake, health data collection, and documentation.
• Performs tasks according to scope of practice, documented competencies, and as directed by a licensed practitioner or nurse.Implements age-appropriate interventions based on individual patient needs as directed by the patient’s medical provider.
• Reinforces patient/family teaching plan based on identified health education needs and the condition and age of the patient through approved educational materials or written instructions
• Organizes and prioritizes daily work assignments to support patient needs, the interdisciplinary team, and operational efficiency.
• Demonstrates teamwork in the delivery of patient care.
• Recognizes the importance of time sensitive issues.
• Provides clinical support under the supervision of a licensed practitioner.
• Documents and capture charges for clinical support services rendered within the patient visit.
• Performs administrative support responsibilities as directed by a Clinic Leader.
• The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED