MEDICAL ASSISTANT

1 Medical Assistant for CHKD (Childrens Hospital of The Kings Daughters) Main Hospital (F09))

1. Shift/schedule details: Days Monday Thursday 7:30 AM 4:30 PM Friday 7:30 AM 12:30 PM

2. Location: Medical Tower Developmental Peds. 400 Gersham Dr Norfolk VA

3. Position type: 6 months

4. Candidates will have a Child Protective Services background check and FBI fingerprint reports done prior to starting.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

1. Graduate of an approved school for Medical Assistants. (MOA MAA MA)

2. One to two years of experience in the field.

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

Current registration/certification as a Medical Assistant preferred or military medical experience with MA certification/registration required.

Current CPR certification required.

CHKD salary range: $18.00 / hr.

Job Description:

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Medical Assistant is a multiskilled individual that works in a healthcare setting to support the non

clinical and clinical functions of the service area. Functions under the direction and continuous

supervision of a licensed healthcare provider (MD NP RN LPN) during performance of uncomplicated

clinical services and tasks. Reports to department management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides safe and effective delivery of uncomplicated clinical services and tasks under the direction and

continuous supervision of a licensed health care provider.

Provides appropriate clinical and nonclinical information to facilitate visit process.

Maintains sterility and cleanliness of the environment.

Maintains supplies equipment and instruments.

Supports and performs clerical functions as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Expected to work in a patient care environment with minimal exposure to environmental hazards such

as but not limited to excessive noise dust or extremes in temperatures. Exposure to communicable

diseases and moderately adverse working conditions due to the need to perform certain patient care

activities can be expected.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical Requirements

Frequent lifting/carrying objects weighing

up to 35 lbs without assistance

Occasional lifting/carrying objects greater

than 35 lbs with assistance

Frequent sitting standing walking

reaching and repetitive movement

Frequent use of hearing speech and

vision required to share information

through oral and sight communication

Frequent bending stooping squatting

kneeling twisting pushing pulling

sorting balancing/holding objects and

reaching above shoulder/floor to waist

Frequent data entry computer/keyboard

Use

Simple/light grasping firm/strong

grasping and fine bilateral dexterity

Visual acuity including color depth

perception and field of vision (normal or

corrected)

Patient (or Patient Area) contact

Frequent exposure to communicable

diseases

Frequent exposure to blood borne

pathogens

Wearing PPE required

May work irregular or extended work

Remote Work :

No