Certified Medical Assistant; CMA - Pediatric Specialty Clinics

Medical Assistants provide clinical support, assist with administrative tasks, and offer general assistance in an ambulatory setting under the direction or supervision of the patient’s physician or LIP/RN designee in accordance with policy, procedure, and competency to promote patient health and wellness. Duties may include patient care, vital signs, assistance to licensed health care professionals, various laboratory tests, quality control indicators, and clinical intake.

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.

• Assists in assuring effective and efficient clinic operations while maintaining consistent and accurate communication with team members, referring providers, and patients.
• Assists with data collection for physical, psychological, social, and cultural dimensions of patients according to professional practice standards and institutional policy/procedure.
• Completes standardized rooming and performs clinical intake, data collection, and documentation.
• As directed and in accordance with documented competencies, provides clinical support to licensed healthcare professionals during examinations and procedures. Clinical support services include but are not limited to preparing laboratory specimens, performing testing (i.e. point‑of‑care testing, CLIA‑waived testing, ECG/EKG, spirometry, venipuncture/phlebotomy, specimen collection), appropriate cleaning and sterilization of instruments/equipment and rooms, disposing of contaminated supplies, performing wound care, and administering medications.
• Organizes and prioritizes daily work assignments to support patient needs, the interdisciplinary team, and operational efficiency.
• Implements age‑appropriate interventions based on individual patient needs as directed by the Health Care Provider (HCP).
• Reinforces patient/family teaching plans based on identified health education needs and the condition and age of the patient through approved educational materials or written instructions.
• Provides a safe environment and safe delivery of care.
• Maintains supplies and equipment.
• Documents and captures charges for clinical support services rendered within the patient visit.
• Performs administrative support responsibilities. As directed and in accordance with documented competencies, provides administrative support to licensed healthcare professionals. Administrative support services include but are not limited to drafting letters and/or assisting with completion of forms, facilitating scheduling, pending medication refills, assisting with coverage of in‑basket messaging, and assisting with clinic/chart preparation.
• Demonstrates teamwork in the delivery of patient care and recognizes the importance of time‑sensitive issues.
• Assumes responsibility for professional development of self and others according to departmental policy.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

None required.

Licensure:
American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required. Current Medical Assistant Certification through a recognized national professional association such as the AAMA, the AMT, NAHP, the ARMA, or the NHA is required.

The job requires standing for prolonged periods and frequently bending, stooping, and traveling. Ability to lift, push, pull 20–50 lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids, and infectious disease.

The starting base rate for this role is $21.41 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate’s qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.  to read more about UVA’s commitment to non‑discrimination and equal opportunity employment.