Certified Medical Assistant - Cancer Infusion Center

Riverside Health System Greenbrier West, VA 23320, US

$20.40 - $26.55 / hour

Chesapeake, Virginia

Hiring Range

$20.40 - $26.55/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

This position is eligible for our new team member incentive program. In accepting this position, new full-time CMA team members may be eligible for a bonus of up to $1,000 over the course of your first 1st year with Riverside! It pays to stay!

The medical assistant performs a wide range of clinical duties including assisting the physician in providing quality care in a medical office setting. The medical assistant must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to provide age appropriate care for the patients served in the practice, and skills to interpret assessment in relation to principles of growth and development over the
life span. In addition, the medical assistant must be knowledgeable of health insurance guidelines for preauthorization's and referral processes, and be attentive to scheduling testing and specialist visits within network guidelines.

Completion of a certified Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience preferred.

Current CPR Certification Required. Medical Assistant Certification/Registration strongly preferred.

One year of clinical medical office experience preferred.

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.

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