MEDICAL ASSISTANT I
CENTRAL VIRGINIA HEALTH SERVICES INC
- Location
- Onsite (Petersburg, VA)
- Compensation
- $17 - $20/hr
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
Posted 2 days ago
About the Role
Central Virginia Health Services is Virginia’s largest community health center, committed to providing safe, accessible, and affordable care to rural and urban communities. The Medical Assistant role supports patient care, clinical procedures, and laboratory duties within a team-oriented environment.
Skills
Medical assisting
Patient care
Inventory management
Nursing procedures
Laboratory duties
Quality assurance
Patient confidentiality
Communication
Teamwork
Clinical competence
Medical office systems
Full job details
Job DetailsJob Location: CVHS South Sycamore - Petersburg, VA 23803Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $17.05 - $20.88 HourlyESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Performs tasks pertinent to age of patient (infancy to geriatric)
Maintains accurate inventory of medical supplies; assists in the selection of division equipment and supplies.
Performs all nursing procedures (with the exception of certain injections, IVs and IV medications, triage) as directed by the clinician according to the guidelines in the Nursing Procedure Manual.
May be assigned lab duties
Assists in quality assurance and control.
Participates in the continuing educational process.
Assists in the efficient flow of patients.
Attends work as scheduled.
Performs related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Dedication to detail and accuracy.
Respect for patient confidentiality.
Pleasant, patient and understanding; flexible.
Ability to communicate ideas clearly.
Team member skills.
Should have experience with or knowledge of medical office systems, supplies and equipment.
Demonstrates clinical competence
Education, Training and QualificationsEDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Successful completion of a Medical Assistant or Allied Health Training program, or experience commensurate with medical assistant training.
One year’s experience in a health facility, preferred.
Current CPR certification, preferred