Certified Medical Assistant CMA- Colonial Orthopedics- Days

About the role

VCU Health Orthopedics at River's Bend is a specialized medical practice located in Chester, Virginia, providing comprehensive orthopedic consultations and treatments. Providers treat an estimated 50 patients daily. Hours for the position are 8 - 4:30 Monday through Friday. Team members are required to float to South Park and Jennick Drive locations if needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and the plan of care under the direction of the physician.
• Licensure, Certification, Or Registration Requirements For Hire: Current Medical Assistant Certification through a recognized national professional association such as, the American Association of Medical Assistants, the American Medical Technologists, The National Association of Healthcare Professions, the American Registry of Medical Assistants, or the National Healthcare Association.
• Licensure, Certification, Or Registration Requirements For Continued Employment: Current Medical Assistant Certification through a recognized national professional association such as, the American Association of Medical Assistants, the American Medical Technologists, The National Association of Healthcare Professions, the American Registry of Medical Assistants, or the National Healthcare Association.
• AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent.
• Experience REQUIRED: One (1) year of medical assistant work experience within the last three (3) years if individual is not a graduate of a medical assistant program. No work experience if individual is a graduate of a medical assistant program.
• Previous experience using a personal computer and various software applications, including Microsoft, e-mail, etc.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing strong organizational, problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience PREFERRED: Two (2) to three (3) years of previous experience as a Certified Medical Assistant. Previous experience in an academic health care environment.

Requirements

• Licensure, Certification, Or Registration Requirements For Hire: Current Medical Assistant Certification through a recognized national professional association such as, the American Association of Medical Assistants, the American Medical Technologists, The National Association of Healthcare Professions, the American Registry of Medical Assistants, or the National Healthcare Association.
• Licensure, Certification, Or Registration Requirements For Continued Employment: Current Medical Assistant Certification through a recognized national professional association such as, the American Association of Medical Assistants, the American Medical Technologists, The National Association of Healthcare Professions, the American Registry of Medical Assistants, or the National Healthcare Association.
• AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent.
• Experience REQUIRED: One (1) year of medical assistant work experience within the last three (3) years if individual is not a graduate of a medical assistant program. No work experience if individual is a graduate of a medical assistant program.
• Previous experience using a personal computer and various software applications, including Microsoft, e-mail, etc.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing strong organizational, problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience PREFERRED: Two (2) to three (3) years of previous experience as a Certified Medical Assistant. Previous experience in an academic health care environment.

Qualifications

• Education/training REQUIRED: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Education/training PREFERRED: Graduation from a Medical Assisting training program from an accredited program of study such as the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).

Skills

• Strong organizational, problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Individuals working at VCU Health receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs

Pay

$19.00 - $28.51 per hour

Schedule

All three shifts, weekends and holidays.

Age Specific groups served

All

Physical Requirements

• Lifting 20-50 lbs.
• Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
• Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
• Fast pace environment, Able to handle multiple priorities, Able to adapt to frequent, change

Additional Position Requirements

• Will start at Chester/Colonial Heights location then will transition to Chesterfield Pavilion once open Spring 2027.

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