Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

About the role

The Virginia Institute of Family Medicine is seeking two experienced Certified Clinical Medical Assistants to join our expanding advanced preventive primary care practice.

We are seeking friendly, dependable professionals who are excited to join our Institute’s growing team and play an active role in fulfilling our vision. Our ideal candidates take pride in delivering excellent patient care and contributing to our clinical, public health, and population health initiatives. We value team players who communicate professionally, are eager to learn, welcome feedback, and adapt to evolving protocols while creating a warm, welcoming environment for patients, physicians, and staff.

The desired professional will support daily clinical operations and work closely with the physician to prepare patients for visits, perform clinical procedures, and coordinate follow-up care. You will also participate in population health initiatives that strengthen preventive care, chronic disease management, stakeholder support and care coordination.

Clinical responsibilities

• Welcome and check in patients, obtain vital signs, and prepare patients for the provider.
• Gather and accurately document patient histories, medications, allergies, and visit concerns.
• Assist the provider with examinations, procedures, and treatments.
• Perform phlebotomy and basic venipuncture with excellent technique and attention to patient comfort.
• Administer intramuscular and subcutaneous injections as ordered and within training, authorization, and practice protocols.
• Perform point-of-care testing and obtain EKGs.
• Collect, label, and process laboratory specimens; prepare samples for laboratory pickup.
• Maintain clean, organized examination rooms and follow infection prevention procedures.
• Monitor clinical supplies, restock rooms, and help maintain equipment readiness.

Administrative and care coordination responsibilities

• Schedule appointments and support an efficient patient check-in process.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records and patient documentation.
• Prepare and process provider-ordered referrals.
• Coordinate with specialists to facilitate timely appointments, including urgent referrals as directed by the provider.
• Communicate professionally with patients, physicians, staff, laboratories, and outside offices.
• Support patient outreach, preventive screening reminders, and follow-up coordination.
• Participate in population health initiatives that identify gaps in care and enhance patient services.
• Adapt to updated workflows and protocols that improve patient care and practice operations.

Qualifications

• Current Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification from a recognized certifying organization.
• Three to four years of medical assisting experience, preferably in primary care or family medicine.
• Strong proficiency in phlebotomy, intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, point-of-care testing, and EKG acquisition.
• Experience using electronic medical records.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and dependable follow-through.
• A friendly, approachable manner with patients, physicians, and colleagues.
• Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and contribute to shared practice goals.
• For the per diem position, availability to provide on-call coverage based on practice needs.

Our workplace

Join a physician-led family medicine institute that values teamwork, professional growth, and comprehensive patient care. We provide training opportunities to help you strengthen your skills, learn our clinical workflows, and contribute meaningfully to an expanding primary care practice.

Pay: $21.92–$22.60 per hour. Expected hours: 20.0–40.0 per week. Benefits: On-the-job training. Work location: In person.