Certified Medical Assistant - Women's Health OBGYN Stony Point - Days
VCU Health · Richmond, VA · 3 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
Come join the diverse and fun Stony Point OBGYN team! In the OBGYN Clinic we work with a variety of Nurse Practitioners, Medical Doctors, and Midwives. We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Certified Medical Assistant to join our clinic and play a key role in providing comprehensive healthcare to our patients across the lifespan, offering guidance and support with a wide range of women's health matters.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct, age-specific care to patients based on medical orders and the plan of care under the direction of the physician.
- Function 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.
- Handle, transport, access, and/or contact medications and related supplies.
Requirements
- 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).
- 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, including Microsoft, email, etc.
- Demonstrated experience utilizing strong organizational, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- 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 healthcare environment.
- Graduation from a Medical Assisting training program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
Schedule
- Clinic hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.
- No weekends, holidays, or nights required.
- Certified Medical Assistants may work all three shifts, weekends, and holidays; individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your Nurse Manager/Practice Manager.
- Schedules, including shift rotations and hours, may be adjusted as necessary to meet clinic requirements.
Benefits
- Free onsite parking at the Stony Point campus.
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; ability to handle multiple priorities; ability to adapt to frequent change.
Age-specific groups served: All.