Certified Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Medical Assistant

Must have certification/registration

Job Description

This role supports a practice by providing high-quality clinical and administrative support to patients and providers. The Certified Medical Assistant greets and rooms patients, manages accurate electronic health records, assists with patient intake and chart preparation, and helps maintain efficient patient flow throughout the day. This position requires strong technical skills with electronic medical records, excellent communication, and a warm, professional demeanor with patients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients in a courteous and professional manner and escort them to examination rooms.
• Perform patient intake, including verifying patient information, updating records, and preparing patients for their visit.
• Document all patient information, procedures, and interactions accurately and promptly in the electronic health record (Allscripts).
• Stock examination rooms and triage areas with appropriate medical supplies and ensure rooms remain clean, organized, and ready for use.
• Monitor inventory levels, perform supply counts, and reorder medical supplies as needed to prevent shortages.
• Schedule patient appointments with providers and residents, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in the schedule.
• Call patients to remind and confirm upcoming appointments and reschedule patients as needed, including those on bump lists.
• Coordinate and schedule residents’ clinics when appropriate, maintaining clear communication with the clinical team.
• Prepare charts for the next day, including creating new patient charts, filing and pulling existing charts, and ensuring all documentation is complete.
• Check charts for required referrals and authorizations prior to patient visits to support smooth check-in and billing processes.
• Prepare charge tickets accurately to support proper billing and coding.
• Collaborate with 3–5 providers and another Medical Assistant to support patient flow of approximately 16 patients in the morning and 15 patients in the afternoon.
• Perform chart prep to ensure providers have all necessary information before each visit.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the practice and patient care.

Essential Skills

• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant credential required.
• Ideally 1+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant
• Proficiency with electronic medical records.
• Strong medical assisting skills, including patient intake, chart preparation, and clinical support.
• Ability to accurately document in electronic health records and maintain organized patient charts.
• Computer savvy with the ability to learn and navigate clinical software systems quickly.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an outgoing and friendly demeanor.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with a steady patient flow.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail for chart prep, scheduling, and supply management.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• CPR certification preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with multiple providers and other Medical Assistants.
• Comfort working with sensitive women’s health and reproductive care topics.
• Strong customer service mindset and commitment to patient-centered care.
• Benefits include access to multiple health plan options, including consumer-driven health plans with Health Savings Accounts, point-of-service plans, and HMO options, as well as dental and vision coverage.

Work Environment

This is a full-time, Monday through Friday position with standard hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You will work closely with 3–5 providers and another Medical Assistant in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. The dress code consists of conservative, solid-color scrubs appropriate for a professional clinical environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Virginia Beach, VA.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Virginia Beach,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 18, 2026.

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