Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Reynolds Crossing - Days

About the role

VCU Health is opening a brand new Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Clinic at Reynolds Crossing in September 2025. This new location is an extension of VCU Health's Pauley Heart Center and will provide care to adult cardiology and pulmonary patients. The clinic hours of operation are Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–5:30 pm.

Requirements

• Licensure/Certification for hire: Current Medical Assistant Certification through a recognized national professional association (e.g., American Association of Medical Assistants, American Medical Technologists, National Association of Healthcare Professions, American Registry of Medical Assistants, or National Healthcare Association).
• Licensure/Certification for continued employment: Current Medical Assistant Certification through a recognized national professional association (same list as above).
• BLS Certification: AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent.
• Experience: One (1) year of medical assistant work experience within the last three (3) years if not a graduate of a medical assistant program; no work experience required if a graduate of a medical assistant program.
• Technical skills: Previous experience using a personal computer and various software applications, including Microsoft Office and email.
• Core competencies: Demonstrated strong organizational, problem‑solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred qualifications

• Two (2) to three (3) years of previous experience as a Certified Medical Assistant.
• Previous experience in an academic health care environment.
• Graduation from a Medical Assisting training program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES.

Responsibilities

Functions under the direction of a licensed independent practitioner, manager, and/or RN in providing patient care, emotional support, and problem solving, all in accordance with hospital, nursing, and unit policy/procedure. Requires prior approval or guidance from supervisor for time/schedule changes, legal issues, directed care that deviates from standard, and identification of educational resources to meet developmental needs. Job duties may include handling, transportation, access to, and/or contact with medications and related supplies. No supervisory responsibilities.

Physical requirements

• Physical: Lifting 20–50 lbs; prolonged standing, prolonged sitting, frequent bending, walking (distance), climbing (steps, ladder, other), reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive).
• Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, reasoning, problem solving, hearing, speaking clearly, writing legibly, reading, logical thinking.
• Emotional: Fast‑paced environment; able to handle multiple priorities; able to adapt to frequent change.

Compensation

Compensation range: $19.00 – $28.51 per hour. Actual salary offers will be based on relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

Schedule

Certified Medical Assistants work all three shifts, weekends, and holidays. Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with the specific Nurse Manager/Practice Manager. Schedules, including shift rotations and hours of work, may be adjusted as necessary to meet clinic requirements. Age‑specific groups served: All.