Certified Medical Assistant

With a legacy that spans over 150 years, Bon Secours is a network that is dedicated to providing excellent care through exceptional people. At every level, everyone on our teams have embraced the call to provide compassionate care. Here, you can work with others who share common values, and use your skills to help extend care to all of our communities.

Job Description

Bon Secours

About Us

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) - Physician Office - Tuckahoe Orthopaedics & Physical Therapy - Richmond, VA

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Sign on Bonus - $1,000

Bon Secours Tuckahoe Orthopedics- is currently seeking a full-time, experienced Medical Assistant to join our team at our outpatient clinics throughout the Richmond, Virginia area.

Full Time Schedule

8am-5pm M-F

Our clinical locations:

St. Mary’s | 1501 Maple Ave, Suite 200, Richmond, VA 23226

Short Pump | 3400 Haydenpark Ln, Suite 100, Henrico VA 23233

Memorial Regional | 8220 Meadowbridge Road, Suite 202, Mechanicsville, VA 23116

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 (required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, required within 90 days of hire)
  
  

Experience

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

Skills & Abilities

• Possesses problem-solving skills, basic computer skills, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner.
  
  

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent Required
• 1 year of experience in a medical facility working as a medical assistant or comparable clinical/patient-facing role Preferred
• CCMA, CMA, Required
  
  

Tuckahoe Orthopedics Offers a collaborative, team-oriented work environment with our outstanding employment benefits:

• excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits
• paid time off (PTO)
• a generous 401k incentive plan
• short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and a company-wide wellness program.
  
  

Position Summary

As part of our orthopedic team, Certified Medical Assistants will interact with patients and perform various clinical/nonclinical functions as directed by the provider while following HIPAA and OSHA guidelines.

Primary Functions & Accountabilities

• Patient intake to include medical/surgical history, medication and allergy review as well as height, weight and blood pressure.
• Perform clinical functions such as suture or staple removal, cast removal, dressing care or injections preparation.
• Surgery scheduling to include pre-operative clearance and testing coordination.
• Order entry via electronic medical record as directed by provider.
• Respond to patient communication under direction of provider.
• Follow HIPAA and OSHA guidelines at all times.
  
  

Education

High School Diploma or GED (required)

Work Experience

1 year of experience in a clinic or doctor’s office (preferred)

1 Year Prior Authorization Experience (preferred)

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

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

• Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
  
  

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