Certified Medical Assistant; CMA - Colonial Orthopedics

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Colonial Heights, VAtime type:
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R41053  $2,500 sign-on bonus for offers accepted by February 28, 2026. Terms and conditions apply      Located in the heart of Colonial Heights, South Park Medical Center provides care to patients with various orthopedic needs in Richmond’s Tri-Cities area. Our team treats patients ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics with sub-specialties to include hand, podiatry, sports medicine, and wound care. Our clinical team comprised of RNs, LPNs, CMAs, Athletic Trainers and Ortho Techs consists of many skill sets and scopes of practice to enhance patient outcomes and experiences.

If you enjoy working in an exciting, fast-paced environment and would like to enhance your knowledge and skill set, this is the place for you!
The Certified Medical Assistant provides direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and the plan of care under the direction of the physician.
** Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:
** Current Medical Assistant Certification through a recognized national professional association such as, the American Association of Medical Assistants, the American Medical Technologists, The National Association of Healthcare Professions, the American Registry of Medical Assistants, or the National Healthcare Association.

** Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:
** Current Medical Assistant Certification through a recognized national professional association such as, the American Association of Medical Assistants, the American Medical Technologists, The National Association of Healthcare Professions, the American Registry of Medical Assistants, or the National Healthcare Association.

AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent    
** Experience

REQUIRED:

** One (1) year of medical assistant work experience within the last three (3) years if individual is not a graduate of a medical assistant program  No work experience if individual is a graduate of a medical assistant program  Previous experience using a personal computer and various software applications, including Microsoft, e-mail, etc.  Demonstrated experience utilizing strong organizational, problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills    
** Experience PREFERRED:
** Two (2) to three (3) years of previous experience as a Certified Medical Assistant  Previous experience in an academic health care environment    
** Education/training

REQUIRED:

** High School Diploma or equivalent    
** Education/training PREFERRED:
** Graduation from a Medical Assisting training program from an accredited program of study such as the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).

** Independent action(s) required:
** Functions under direction of a licensed independent practitioner, manager and/or RN in providing patient care, emotional support, and problem solving; all in accordance with hospital, nursing and unit policy/procedure.  Requires prior approval or guidance from supervisor: time/schedule changes; legal issues; directed care which deviates from standard; and identify educational resources to meet developmental needs.  Job duties may include the handling, transportation, access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies.

** Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable):
** N/A    
** Additional position requirements:
** Certified Medical Assistants work all three shifts, weekends and holidays. Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your specific Nurse Manager/Practice Manager.  Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet clinic requirements and/or as needed.

** Age Specific groups served:
** All    
** Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):
** Physical:
Lifting 20-50 lbs.

Activities:

Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)  Mental/Sensory:
Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking  Emotional:
Fast pace environment, Able to handle multiple priorities, Able to adapt to frequent, change

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