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University of Virginia Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Outpatient Clinics in Charlottesville, Virginia

Are you enthusiastic about joining UVA's dynamic outpatient clinics and playing a crucial role in providing care to patients across the state? If so, we have a dedicated team ready to discuss opportunities! With a wide range of locations and flexible position types (including full-time, part-time, and PRN), we will help you find the perfect match for your nursing skills and aspirations. Our clinic opportunities include:

  • UVA Surgical Care at the West Complex

  • UVA Plastic Surgery at the West Complex

  • Hyperbaric Medicine at the Medical Center

  • ENT at Northridge Medical Park

  • Zion Crossroads Multispecialty Clinics at Zion Crossroads

  • Augusta Multispecialty Clinics in Fishersville

  • UVA Asthma, Allergy, and Immunology Clinic at Northridge Medical Park

  • UVA Dermatology Clinic at the Primary Care Center

  • UVA Diabetes and Endocrinology Clinic at Fontaine Research Park

  • UVA Infectious Disease Clinic at the West Complex

  • UVA Nephrology Clinics in Farmville, Lynchburg, and Kidney Center Clinic in the West Complex

  • UVA Rheumatology Clinic at Fontaine Research Park and Pantops

  • UVA Pulmonary Clinic at the Primary Care Center

  • UVA General Gynecology at the Primary Care Center

  • UVA Midlife Health and Gynecologic Specialties at Northridge Medical Park

  • UVA General Obstetrics and Maternal and Fetal Medicine Clinic and at the Battle Building

  • UVA Obstetrics and Gynecology at Northridge Medical Park

  • UVA Family Medicine Primary Care at Primary Care Center

  • UVA Family Medicine and Specialty Care Crozet

  • UVA Family Medicine Stoney Creek in Nellysford

  • UVA Primary Care and Specialty Care Clinic Pantops

  • UVA Primary Care Crossroads at North Garden

  • University Physician Group Charlottesville at Fontaine Research Park

  • University Physician Group Orange

  • UVA Geriatric Medicine at JABA and the Colonnades

  • UVA Behavioral Medicine Center at the West Complex

  • UVA Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Clinic at Old Ivy

  • UVA Psychiatric Medicine at Northridge

  • UVA Same-Day Clinic at 1222 Jefferson Park Avenue

  • UVA Orthopedic Center Ivy Road

  • UVA Pain Management Center at Northridge Medical Park

  • UVA Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at UVA Orthopedic Center Ivy Road

Medical Assistants provide clinical support, assist with administrative tasks, and provide general support in an ambulatory setting under the direction or supervision of the patient’s physician or LIP/RN designee in accordance with policy, procedure and competency to promote patient health and wellness. Duties may include: patient care, vital signs, assisting licensed health care professionals, performing various laboratory tests, quality control indicators, and clinical intake.

This position requires providing service to all age populations in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served

  • Assists in assuring effective and efficient clinic operations while maintaining consistent and accurate communication with team members, referring providers, and patients.

  • Assists with data collection for physical, psychological, social, and cultural dimensions of patients according to professional practice standards and institutional policy/procedure.

  • Completes standardized rooming and performs clinical intake, data collection, and documentation.

  • As directed and in accordance with documented competencies, provides clinical support to licensed healthcare professionals during examinations and procedures. Clinical support services include but are not limited to preparing laboratory specimens, performing testing (i.e. point of care testing, CLIA waived testing ECG/EKG, spirometry, venipuncture/phlebotomy, specimen collection, etc.), appropriate cleaning and sterilization of instruments/equipment and rooms, disposing of contaminated supplies, performing wound care, administering medications.

  • Organizes and prioritizes daily work assignments to support patient needs, the interdisciplinary team, and operational efficiency.

  • Implements age-appropriate interventions based on individual patient needs as directed by the Health Care Provider (HCP).

  • Reinforces patient/family teaching plan based on identified health education needs and the condition and age of the patient through approved educational materials or written instructions.

  • Provides for a safe environment and safe delivery of care.

  • Maintains supplies and equipment.

  • Document and capture charges for clinical support services rendered within the patient visit.

  • Performs administrative support responsibilities. As directed and in accordance with documented competencies, provides administrative support to licensed healthcare professionals. Administrative support services include but are not limited to draft letters and/or assist with completion of forms, facilitate scheduling, pend medication refills, assist with coverage of in basket messaging, assist with clinic/chart prep.

  • Demonstrates teamwork in the delivery of patient care. Recognizes the importance of time sensitive issues.

  • Assumes responsibility for professional development of self and others according to departmental policy.

  • In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Position Compensation Range: $18.37 - $28.47 Hourly

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience: None required.

Licensure: American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required. Current Medical Assistant Certification through a recognized national professional association such as the AAMA (American Association of Medical Assistants), the AMT (American Medical Technologists), NAHP (The National Association of Healthcare Professions), the ARMA (American Registry of Medical Assistants), or the NHA (National Healthcare Association).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The job requires standing for prolonged periods and frequently bending/stooping/traveling. Ability to lift/push/pull 20 – 50lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids, and infectious disease.

The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

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