Cert. Medical Assistant, Internal Medicine

Certified Medical Assistant | Internal Medicine

Sign-on bonus: May be eligible for a $2,500 sign-on bonus.

Schedule: Mon- Fri | Weekdays

Job Type: In-person

Job Location: Danville, VA 

Salary range: $16.19 - $19.99 p/hr.

Your experience matters 

SOVAH Danville is a part of Lifepoint Health. At Lifepoint Health, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce that can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. As a member of the Health Support Center (HSC) team, you’ll support those in our facilities who are interfacing with and providing care to our patients and community members, positively impacting our mission of making communities healthier.

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Work where you are appreciated for who you are, not just what you can do. SOVAH Health - Danville is a 250-bed hospital with the region's only designated Chest Pain Center & Certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center. We are an academic teaching site for residents, medical students, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and physician assistants.

Why join us:

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Position Summary:

Sovah Danville is seeking a full-time Certified Medical Assistant to provide clinical support to patients in the primary care clinic under the supervision of the physician. Provides continuity and coordination of care in the outpatient setting. 

• Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, possibly taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.
• Performs decentralized testing; office procedures; monitors refrigerator temperatures; Orders supplies and maintains stock; conducts patient assessments; administers injections and immunizations; completes forms as requested or needed; and accesses the computer for patient reports.
   
• Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to the nursing staff.
• Assists with keeping patient rooms and common areas stocked, clean, and orderly.
• Maintains drug sample closet, assists with hazardous waste management, conducts filing, conducts call-back follow-up, and assists with phone calls, including calling in prescriptions.

Required Skills:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
•  Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Requires the ability to read and write legibly and carry out directions promptly and accurately.
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