Certified Medical Assistant - Pain & Nephrology Clinic - Days

About the role

Small multispecialty clinic located on the 2nd floor of the Mt Clement building in Tappahannock, VA. The clinic operates part‑time with rotating staff in the space. In addition to rooming patients and taking vitals, the Certified Medical Assistant performs injection procedures for pain, assists with surgical scheduling at the hospital, and coordinates prior authorizations with insurance companies. When no providers are on‑site, the clinical team may be floated to other areas as needed. The clinic is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and obtain vital signs
• Perform injection procedures for pain management
• Assist with surgical scheduling in the hospital setting
• Coordinate prior authorizations with insurance companies
• Float to other clinical areas when providers are not in‑house
• Provide direct, age‑specific care under physician direction
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow clinic policies/procedures

Requirements

• Current Medical Assistant Certification through a recognized national professional association (e.g., AAMA, AMT, NAHP, ARMA, NHA)
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 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
• Previous experience using a personal computer and various software applications (Microsoft Office, email, etc.)
• Demonstrated strong organizational, problem‑solving, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work all three shifts, weekends, and holidays as required
• Physical requirements: lifting 20‑50 lbs; prolonged standing/sitting; frequent bending; walking; climbing steps/ladders; reaching overhead, extensive, repetitive
• Mental/sensory: strong recall, reasoning, problem solving; hearing; speak clearly; write legibly; reading; logical thinking
• Emotional: ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment, handle multiple priorities, and adapt to frequent change

Preferred qualifications

• Two (2) to three (3) years of previous experience as a Certified Medical Assistant
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting training program (CAAHEP or ABHES)

Pay

Compensation range: $19.00 – $28.51 per hour (actual offers based on relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications)

Schedule

Clinic hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; shift rotations, weekend, and holiday work as needed, with schedules established by the Nurse/Practice Manager.