Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Occupational Health

Bring your clinical skills to an Occupational Health team where efficient, thoughtful care helps people stay healthy, safe, and ready to work.

This Certified Medical Assistant role is an opportunity to contribute to a collaborative outpatient clinic serving employees and community partners throughout central Virginia. You will work closely with CMAs, nurses, providers, and access team members in a setting where patient flow, clinical accuracy, and shared responsibility are central to each day.

The Role

As a CMA, you will help create an organized, welcoming clinical experience by preparing patients for provider visits, performing point-of-care services, and keeping essential information moving accurately through the care process. The clinic offers a range of employment and occupational health services, including physicals, immunizations, laboratory testing, and health and wellness support.

You will join a cohesive, high-functioning team that works hard, shares daily responsibilities, and takes pride in caring for patients and one another. This position offers regular daytime hours, Monday through Friday, providing a dependable schedule within an accessible and convenient outpatient clinic.

Your day may include:

• Supporting opening clinic functions and preparing the care environment for the day

• Rooming patients and preparing them for visits with providers

• Performing point-of-care testing, including blood glucose readings

• Downloading patient glucose data and uploading it to the medical record for provider review

• Coordinating with CMAs, nurses, providers, and access and scheduling colleagues to support efficient patient throughput

• Responding to patient concerns and helping the team determine how best to accommodate patients who arrive late

• Supporting occupational health services for corporations, businesses, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations

• Contributing to a clinic culture built on teamwork, accountability, flexibility, and mutual support

Why UVA Health

At UVA Health, you can build your career within an academic health system where clinical excellence, education, collaboration, and innovation come together. This role provides a meaningful way to support the health of working individuals while contributing to services tailored to employers and organizations across central Virginia.

Here, you will experience:

• A team-centered practice environment where access staff, CMAs, nurses, and providers work together across disciplines

• A direct role in efficient, patient-focused care, from preparing patients and performing testing to supporting accurate clinical documentation

• The opportunity to work within a Magnet-recognized academic medical center and health system

• A culture focused on caring for patients and caring for one another

• Exposure to a broad range of occupational and employment health services

• Certification and education support that can help you continue developing professionally

• The resources and professional community of a nationally recognized health system

This is an opportunity to bring your experience to a team where every interaction, clinical task, and workflow decision contributes to a more coordinated patient experience.

Why People Love Living in Charlottesville

Nestled near the Blue Ridge Mountains, Charlottesville combines natural beauty with a welcoming community and a vibrant cultural scene. Healthcare professionals and families can enjoy outdoor recreation, locally owned restaurants, live music, arts, shopping, and a variety of neighborhoods ranging from city living to quieter rural settings. With the University of Virginia woven into the community, Charlottesville offers the energy and amenities of a larger metropolitan area while maintaining convenient access to nature and a strong sense of place.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience: None required.

Licensure: American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required. Current Medical Assistant Certification through a recognized national professional association such as the AAMA (American Association of Medical Assistants), the AMT (American Medical Technologists), NAHP (The National Association of Healthcare Professions), the ARMA (American Registry of Medical Assistants), or the NHA (National Healthcare Association).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The job requires standing for prolonged periods and frequently bending/stooping/traveling. Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids, and infectious disease.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Retirement Savings
• Long-term and Short-term Disability
• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and Education Support

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as "High Performing" in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children's is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.