Senior Certified Medical Assistant, Student Health and Wellness

The University of Virginia's number one ranked Department of Student Health and Wellness (SHW) provides a comprehensive range of medical, mental health, well-being, and disability support services to all enrolled undergraduate and graduate students. The University of Virginia’s Medical Services, a unit within the Department of Student Health and Wellness, is seeking a Senior Certified Medical Assistant.  Senior Certified Medical Assistants plan and provide professional nursing services and patient care in outpatient settings. They ensure compliance with physician orders and follow established nursing processes, including patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation. They exercise judgment and decision making in their daily work. Work is somewhat independent and performed according to established protocols.

Responsibilities include:

- Communicate patient status and changes in patient condition as appropriate, to the RN and/or LIP.
- Assists the RN and/or LIP in assuring effective and efficient clinic operations while maintaining consistent and accurate communication with team members, referring providers, and patients.
- Assists the RN and/or provider with patients’ physical, psychological, social, and cultural data according to 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 patient care activities considering patient and interdisciplinary team needs.
- Implements age-appropriate interventions based on individual patient needs as directed by the RN or provider.
- 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.
- Documents and captures 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.
- Performs administrative support responsibilities.
- 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 in accordance with specialties served.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Experience: 3 years clinical experience

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).

OR
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic Requirement: Virginia Department of Health Emergency Medical Technician – Intermediate EMT, Advanced EMT, or Paramedic required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to lift/push/pull 20 – 50lbs.   May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

About the Position

This is an non-exempt level benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits . Newly hired employees joining the Department of Student Health and Wellness are eligible for a $3,000 sign-on bonus with a one-year commitment.

Physical Demands

The job requires sitting/standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping/traveling (distance: 1 – 2 miles/day), climbing (steps) and reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive). Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 – 50lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site.

About UVA and the Community

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Additional Requirements

Background checks, pre-employment health screenings, and drug screening s will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.

How to Apply

Please apply online , by searching for requisition number R0087669. Complete an application with the following documents:

- Resume
- Cover Letter

Upload all materials into the resume submission field. You can submit multiple documents into this one field or combine them into one PDF.   Applications without all required documents will not receive full consideration.

Internal applicants: Search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website .

Reference Check Process

Reference checks will be completed by UVA’s third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will be requested, with at least three responses required.

Contact

For questions about the application process, please contact Jeremy Brofft, Senior Academic Recruiter at [email protected] .

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment .