Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Surgery Clinic - Days

About the role

Tappahannock General Surgery Clinic includes vascular, bariatric, general surgery, GI, and wound care. Clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Certified Medical Assistant 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. Age‑specific groups served: all.

Responsibilities

• Functions under the direction of a licensed independent practitioner, manager, and/or RN in providing patient care, emotional support, and problem solving 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 the handling, transportation, access to, and/or contact with medications and related supplies.

Requirements

Licensure, Certification, or Registration (required for hire and continued employment):

• Current Medical Assistant Certification through a recognized national professional association such as the American Association of Medical Assistants, American Medical Technologists, National Association of Healthcare Professions, American Registry of Medical Assistants, or National Healthcare Association.

Experience:

• One (1) year of medical assistant work experience within the last three (3) years if the individual is not a graduate of a medical assistant program; no work experience required if the 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.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

• Two (2) to three (3) years of previous experience as a Certified Medical Assistant.
• Previous experience in an academic health care environment.

Preferred Education:

• 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 skills
• Problem solving
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with personal computer and software applications (Microsoft, e‑mail)

Physical Requirements

• Lifting 20–50 lbs.
• Prolonged standing
• Prolonged sitting
• Frequent bending
• Walking (distance)
• Climbing