Medical Assistant

About the role

This position supports UVA Community Health’s mission to provide whole‑person care across community hospitals, outpatient locations, and provider offices. The Medical Assistant provides clinical support, assists with administrative tasks, and works under the direct supervision of a licensed practitioner or designee, serving patients of all ages.

Responsibilities

• Perform standardized rooming, clinical intake, health data collection, and documentation.
• Record and relay patient information, symptoms, and concerns to the medical provider or registered nurse for triage and care planning.
• Implement age‑appropriate interventions and reinforce patient/family teaching plans using approved educational materials.
• Provide clinical support within the defined scope of practice and documented competencies.
• Document and capture charges for clinical support services rendered during patient visits.
• Perform administrative support duties as directed by a Clinic Leader.
• Organize and prioritize daily work assignments to support patient needs, the interdisciplinary team, and operational efficiency.
• Demonstrate teamwork, share responsibilities, and recognize time‑sensitive issues.
• Complete general and department‑specific skills validation and competency testing.
• May be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (required).
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a clinic setting (preferred).
• Current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) credentials, or completion of an approved medical assistant program.
• Must obtain certification within 6 months of hire through a recognized national professional association (e.g., AAMA, AMT, ARMA, NAHP, NHA).
• AHA Healthcare Provider BLS certification (required).
• Ability to successfully complete role‑based skills validation and competency testing.

Physical Demands

• Constant standing, frequent walking, and bending/stooping.
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 100 lb; for weights over 35 lb, use safe‑handling equipment.
• Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail and legible handwriting.
• May require use of safety equipment such as HEPA masks for infection prevention.
• Travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out‑of‑town locations as needed.

Benefits

• $3,000 sign‑on bonus.

Pay

The base compensation range for this role is $17.68 – $27.28 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, and education. This range does not include incentive compensation such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, or other eligible incentives.