Medical Assistant

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters Newport News, VA

Summary GENERAL SUMMARY The Medical Assistant is a multi-skilled individual that works in a healthcare setting to support the non-clinical and clinical functions of the service area. Functions within the Medical Assistant scope of practice and under the direction and continuous supervision of a licensed healthcare provider (MD, NP, RN, LPN) during performance of uncomplicated clinical services and tasks. Reports to department leadership. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provides safe and effective delivery of uncomplicated clinical services and tasks within the Medical Assistant scope of practice only and under the direction and continuous supervision of a licensed health care provider. Provides appropriate clinical and non-clinical information to facilitate visit process. Maintains sterility and cleanliness of the environment. Maintains supplies, equipment and instruments. Supports and performs clerical functions as needed. Performs other duties as assigned. LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS Required Licenses and/or Certifications CPR training required and/or must be obtained within 45 days of hire. Must provide record of a completed diploma (or equivalent) or academic transcript for those areas performing complexity testing. Preferred Licenses and/or Certifications Current registration/certification as a Medical Assistant or military medical experience preferred. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Required Education and Experience Successful completion of an accredited medical assistant program or a recognized medical assistant certification. Preferred Education and Experience One to two years of experience in a related healthcare field preferred. WORKING CONDITIONS Expected to work in a patient care environment with minimal exposure to environmental hazards such as, but not limited to, excessive noise, dust, or extremes in temperatures. Exposure to communicable diseases and moderately adverse working conditions due to the need to perform certain patient care activities can be expected. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Click here to view physical requirements.

Medical Assistant

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters Virginia Beach, VA

Summary GENERAL SUMMARY The Medical Assistant is a multi-skilled individual that works in a healthcare setting to support the non-clinical and clinical functions of the service area. Functions within the Medical Assistant scope of practice and under the direction and continuous supervision of a licensed healthcare provider (MD, NP, RN, LPN) during performance of uncomplicated clinical services and tasks. Reports to department leadership. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provides safe and effective delivery of uncomplicated clinical services and tasks within the Medical Assistant scope of practice only and under the direction and continuous supervision of a licensed health care provider. Provides appropriate clinical and non-clinical information to facilitate visit process. Maintains sterility and cleanliness of the environment. Maintains supplies, equipment and instruments. Supports and performs clerical functions as needed. Performs other duties as assigned. LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS Required Licenses and/or Certifications CPR training required and/or must be obtained within 45 days of hire. Must provide record of a completed diploma (or equivalent) or academic transcript for those areas performing complexity testing. Preferred Licenses and/or Certifications Current registration/certification as a Medical Assistant or military medical experience preferred. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Required Education and Experience Successful completion of an accredited medical assistant program or a recognized medical assistant certification. Preferred Education and Experience One to two years of experience in a related healthcare field preferred. WORKING CONDITIONS Expected to work in a patient care environment with minimal exposure to environmental hazards such as, but not limited to, excessive noise, dust, or extremes in temperatures. Exposure to communicable diseases and moderately adverse working conditions due to the need to perform certain patient care activities can be expected. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Click here to view physical requirements.

Medical Assistant

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters Virginia Beach, VA

Summary GENERAL SUMMARY The Medical Assistant is a multi-skilled individual that works in a healthcare setting to support the non-clinical and clinical functions of the service area. Functions within the Medical Assistant scope of practice and under the direction and continuous supervision of a licensed healthcare provider (MD, NP, RN, LPN) during performance of uncomplicated clinical services and tasks. Reports to department leadership. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provides safe and effective delivery of uncomplicated clinical services and tasks within the Medical Assistant scope of practice only and under the direction and continuous supervision of a licensed health care provider. Provides appropriate clinical and non-clinical information to facilitate visit process. Maintains sterility and cleanliness of the environment. Maintains supplies, equipment and instruments. Supports and performs clerical functions as needed. Performs other duties as assigned. LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS Required Licenses and/or Certifications CPR training required and/or must be obtained within 45 days of hire. Must provide record of a completed diploma (or equivalent) or academic transcript for those areas performing complexity testing. Preferred Licenses and/or Certifications Current registration/certification as a Medical Assistant or military medical experience preferred. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Required Education and Experience Successful completion of an accredited medical assistant program or a recognized medical assistant certification. Preferred Education and Experience One to two years of experience in a related healthcare field preferred. WORKING CONDITIONS Expected to work in a patient care environment with minimal exposure to environmental hazards such as, but not limited to, excessive noise, dust, or extremes in temperatures. Exposure to communicable diseases and moderately adverse working conditions due to the need to perform certain patient care activities can be expected. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Click here to view physical requirements.

Medical Assistant

EVMS Medical Group Virginia Beach, VA

Overview Full time position for an advanced medical assistant, providing outpatient care for our patients and assisting our physicians in all clinical areas of the practice. Responsible for front and back office procedures. Also assists Physicians and Nurses with medical examination of patients. This position is located at our Princess Anne Office in Virginia Beach. Responsibilities Train and orient new medical assistants. QA Review of patient charts obtaining all pertinent documentation for return and postpartum patients. Updating patient prenatal lab forms for all follow up patients. Schedule outside patient referrals. Maintain/order supplies for the clinic to include weekly checks for expired materials/medications and/or materials close to expiration. Takes vital signs such as height, weight, temperature, and blood pressure. May draw blood and give injections under the immediate supervision of a Physician or RN. Chaperones when appropriate and assists during certain minor surgeries and diagnostic procedures, such as Pap Smears. Maintains clean, well-equipped examination rooms; cleans and sterilizes instruments. Stocks examination rooms and triage area with medical supplies. Inventories and reorders supplies. Document all information in EMR. Prepare education packets. Check EMR tasks daily. Review patient lab results, discuss abnormal findings with the physician and follow up with patient in regard to treatment as necessary PATIENT CONFIDENTIALITY MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES Answers incoming telephone calls and refers calls as necessary. Also responsible for taking messages, paging doctors when appropriate, handling hospital consults, and answering inquiries. Schedules appointments with doctors, calls patients to remind and confirm appointments; reschedules patients from the bump list, and schedules residents’ clinics where appropriate. Prepares charts for the next day; creates new patient charts, files and pulls charts and checks charts for referrals and authorization prior to visit. Also prepares charge tickets. Greets patients in a courteous manner, completes clinical intake, and notifies nurses/medical assistants/MDs of arrivals. Checks-in and checks-out patients, obtains and writes referrals, when appropriately trained and directed, and schedules outside appointments with specialists. Gives directions to patients and visitors. Maintains order in reception room. Copies medical records. Provides back-up coverage for medical assistant, billing, etc. Assists RNs and LPNs with administrative duties. Handles pick-up and drop off of medications. Phone triage. Performs other duties as assigned, according to the individual departmental needs. Qualifications Successful completion of a Medical assistant program (or equivalent military training) and certification (CMA or RMA) is required. Must have working knowledge of computers. Customer service-oriented individual is required. Clinical experience in a physician’s office. Experience in a “fast paced” ambulatory setting required. Women’s health experience preferred but not required. Location : Location US-VA-Virginia Beach

Medical Assistant

EVMS Medical Group Virginia Beach, VA

Overview Full time position for an advanced medical assistant, providing outpatient care for our patients and assisting our physicians in all clinical areas of the practice. Responsible for front and back office procedures. Also assists Physicians and Nurses with medical examination of patients. This position is located at our Princess Anne Office in Virginia Beach. Your certification must be uploaded to your profile for consideration. Responsibilities QA review of patient charts obtaining all pertinent documentation for return and postpartum patients. Updating patient prenatal lab forms for all follow up patients. Take vital signs such as height, weight, temperature, and blood pressure. May draw blood and give injections under the immediate supervision of a Physician or RN. Chaperone when appropriate and assists during certain minor surgeries and diagnostic procedures, such as Pap Smears. Stocks examination rooms and triage area with medical supplies. Inventories and reorders supplies. Document all information in EMR. Check EMR tasks daily Maintains clean, well-equipped examination rooms; cleans and sterilizes instruments. Train and orient new medical assistants. Qualifications Must have working knowledge of computers. Customer service-oriented individual is required. Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Have the ability to read and comprehend all information required for this position. Women’s health experience preferred. Experience in a “fast paced” ambulatory setting preferred. Successful completion of a Medical assistant program (or equivalent military training) and certification (CMA or RMA) is required. Location : Location US-VA-Virginia Beach

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