Certified Medical Assistant

Job Code: NU1278

$3,000 Sign on Bonus!

ABOUT US

We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.

As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day.

JOB TYPE

Classification: Nonexempt

Supervises Positions: No

JOB SUMMARY

As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day.

To coordinate and assist the provider to ensure safe quality/cost effective service and care for the people within the practice population.

Patient Care: Provides assessment, evaluation, and management of patients.

• Participates in the collection of patient data as needed.
• Determines nursing care needs through recognition of relationships between data gathered and a patient's health status and treatment regimen.
• Identifies relevant resources based on necessity and availability.

Communication: Communicates information to others responsible for or involved in the care of the patient.

• Participates in dialogue with the patient/chosen support system to identify the individualized care plan.
• Consistently utilizes appropriate communication tools such as Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation, and Question (SBARQ) when communicating within the interdisciplinary team and when handing off patient care.
• Documents appropriate information in a timely manner.

Teamwork: Participates as part of the interdisciplinary care team in planning individualized care.

• Collaborates with the registered nurse to consider ongoing modification of care plan based on patient’s needs, capabilities, and condition.

The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School Diploma or GED Required. Official recognition as a CMA, CCMA, or RMA through an approved accrediting agency within 6 months of hire in one of the following options:

• Certified Medical Assistant: Graduate of an accredited Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA) program.
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant: Certification by accredited CCMA program – National Health career Association Registered Medical Assistant: Certification by accredited RMA program (American Association of Medical Assistants).

Experience: Previous work in a medical office preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.

Licensure: Current certification as CMA, RMA or CCMA required.

Additional Skills/Requirements Required : Ability to successfully complete generic and department specific skills validation and competency testing.

Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred : N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demand Code: 17A, Medical Technician, Other Techs

Work Function/Activity : Medium to Heavy Physical Demand

The job requires constant sitting, standing, walking, and bending/stooping. Frequent repetitive body movements. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull up to 100 lbs. occasionally. For any weight over 35 lbs. use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper.

OTHER

• May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes
• On call responsibilities as directed: Yes
• Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes