Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA) - Community Health Hub Portsmouth

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Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA)

Community Health Hub Portsmouth in Portsmouth, Virginia

Full Time, Days (Monday - Friday, 7AM to 4 : 30PM. Weekend coverage required at least one Saturdays a month)

Please note that CMA will travel with mobile clinic to locations within the region.

Summary of Primary Function / General Purpose of Position

The Medical Assistant Certified is a multi-skilled clinical professional that provides indirect and / or direct patient care within the scope of practice and in alignment with the standards of excellence and quality. Under the direction of the provider, the Medical Assistant contributes to the completion of the patient’s chief complaint (including, but not limited, to respirations, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, height, weight, and temperature), documents patient / family needs, participates in planning and implementing care for patients, and administers ordered medications (oral, injection, topically, etc.) within the Medical Assisting scope and state guidelines.

Licensing / Certification

Active Medical Assisting certification from one of the following (required) :

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA); American Association of Medical Assisting, Registered Medical Assistant (RMA); American Medical Technologists, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA); National Healthcareer Association (NHA); Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA); National Association for Health Professionals, National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA); National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)

If incumbent is unable to obtain MA certification, an Assessment-Based Recognition in Order Entry (ABR-OE) is acceptable (not accepted in the state of South Carolina)

BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)

Education

High School / GED (required)

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant post-secondary education program (preferred in all states except South Carolina)

In South Carolina (completion of one of the below is required)

• An accredited Medical assistant post-secondary education program
• A Career and technical education health sciences program approved by the South Carolina Department of Education
• A medical assisting program provided by a branch of the United States military
• A Medical assisting United States Department of Labor approved Registered Apprenticeship program
• A Training program that is delivered, in whole or in part, by a health care employer that aligns to a nationally accredited certification exam

Work Experience

Completion of externship or clinical lab training (preferred)

1 year of recent Medical Assisting experience (preferred)

Language

Bilingual (preferred)

Essential Job Functions

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Many of our opportunities reward

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w / AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com