Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Southside Infectious Disease - Petersburg, VA

• As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care.
• Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect.
• Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Southside Infectious Disease Job Summary: The Certified Medical Assistant is a key component of our team that works closely with the primary care physician to deliver excellent patient care to our community, ensuring services are provided within the Medical Assisting scope and state guidelines.
• The Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for reviewing and updating health records, measuring vital signs, and preparing treatment rooms for upcoming examinations.
• Essential Functions: Provides excellent customer service skills by greeting patients and the community in a respectful manner Prepares & reviews patient charts for upcoming visits by verifying that all diagnostic test results, hospital reports, and other medical records are correct and up to date Measures vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration, blood pressure, weight, and height Performs departmental-related clerical duties such as checking inventory, stock supplies, track referrals, and answer phones as needed Must possess the ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems promptly Other duties as assigned Education: High School Degree or GED

Licensure/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)
• Experience: One year of medical assistant healthcare experience (preferred, not required) Two years of clerical experience in a physician’s office (preferred, not required)