Medical Assistant - Gainesville Imaging

Medical Assistant - Gainesville Imaging

Job Code: NU1280

ABOUT US

We are ushering in a new era of healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Community Health, part of the world-class UVA Health academic health system, we are committed to caring for the whole person by building meaningful connections with our patients in the local setting of UVA Health's community hospitals, outpatient locations, and provider offices. By combining our team's talent and expertise, the breadth of capabilities across the entire UVA Health system, and our dedication to community wellness, we are bringing expert care close to home. As a member of the UVA Community Health team, individuals contribute to patient care decisions, support advanced medical technologies, and experience the satisfaction of making a difference in people's lives every day.

JOB TYPE

Classification: Non-Exempt

Supervises Positions: No

JOB SUMMARY

The Medical Assistant Gainesville Imaging role is responsible for providing clinical, technical and clerical operations support dedicated to meeting the needs of customers and departmental operations.

Competencies

• Explains the procedure and post-procedure orders to the patient to gain cooperation and minimize anxiety.
• Prepare patients for exams, verifying patient history, checking for allergies/contraindications and assessing vitals.
• Perform venipuncture and point of care testing
• Assist in procedures.
• Screen patients for imaging studies
• Prioritizes workflow in regard to patient condition and ensures patients' arrival and departure occur in a timely manner.
• Provides an atmosphere conducive to gain the patient's cooperation and confidence.
• Utilizes data received from patient satisfaction and practice performance results to identify opportunities to improve and participates in the planning and improvement process.
• Ability to lift, move and position patients under the guidance of a Registered Technologist or Radiologist
• Cleans examination surfaces between patients.
• Provides clean linen including sheets, gowns, pillowcases, and towels.
• Immediately cleans spills following universal precautions.
• Properly stores accessory equipment when not in use.
• Shares and initiates regular and professional communication with co-workers.
• Facilitates and participates in regular staff meetings.
• Maintains sterile equipment and fields.
• IV and venipuncture
• Assist in biopsy procedures
• Stock rooms
• Maintain clean environment
• Assist in image transfer
• Triage phone calls

The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School Diploma or GED required

Experience: Experience in healthcare environment preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.

Licensure: Current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), RMA (Registered Medical Assistant) credentials or completion of an approved medical assistant program required.

• Must obtain certification within 6 months of date of hire through a recognized national professional association such as:
  • AAMA (American Association of Medical Assistants)
  • AMT (American Medical Technologists)
  • ARMA (American Registry of Medical Assistants)
  • NAHP (The National Association of Healthcare Professions)
  • NHA (National Healthcare Association)
  • OR EMT-B (or higher)
  • OR State Certification from Virginia Board of Nursing (Certified Nursing Assistant)

Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Demonstrates proficiency in verbal and written communications. Ability to work in a stressful environment. Interpersonal skills necessary to provide effective communications and to maintain a wide variety of internal and external cooperative working relationships with physicians, patients, staff, and other employees.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demand Code: Medium to Heavy Physical Demand: The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Community Health.

OTHER

May require the use of safety equipment, such as an HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes

On call responsibilities as directed: No

Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes

The base compensation range for this role is $17.68 - $27.28 hourly.

Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education. Please note that the pay range does not include any applicable incentive compensation programs such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, and other incentives that may be available for those in eligible positions.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.