Job Description
Medical Assistant - Medical Group
Job Code: NU1278
$3,000 Sign on Bonus!
12-hour Shifts; 8 am-8 pm 3 days a week
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
This role requires a commitment to UVA Health's ASPIRE values: Accountability, Stewardship, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Equity, ensuring high standards of patient care and collaborative work environment.
TheMedical 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.
Patient Care: Responsible for practicing safely within the defined standards of practice.
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
Communication: Communicates effectively and professionally with all members of the interdisciplinary team, patients, medical providers and all levels of healthcare.
Conveys information to physicians, nurses, and other team members, as well as listen and respond to the needs and concerns of patients and colleagues
Utilizes appropriate communication tools.
Documents patient information in EHR.
Teamwork: Willing to share responsibilities, support their teammates, and work together to achieve common goals.
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.
Technical Competence: Uses knowledge and skills acquired through training and validation through competency testing.
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.
QUALIFICATIONS
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 must be obtained 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.
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: No
Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia
Job Tags
Remote job, Relocation bonus, Shift work, 3 days per week,