Medical Assistant Trainee (CMA) - Earn While You Learn Program Job at UVA Health System, Charlottesville, VA

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  • UVA Health System
  • Charlottesville, VA

Job Description

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The UVA Earn While You Learn Trainee Program provides structured coursework and paid on-the-job-training as a full-time, benefitted employee. Certified Medical Assistants perform a variety of patient care and administrative support functions under the supervision of
Medical Center professionals in an ambulatory or outpatient setting.

We are currently reviewing applications for February 2026. All Earn While You Learn programs are based in Charlottesville, VA and surrounding counties.

Join a culture that encourages growth, teamwork, diversity, pride, efficiency, and exceptional patient care. Whether you are starting your very first job or want to start a new career in healthcare, the ?Earn While You Learn?training programs could be the place for you.?

The UVA Earn While You Learn Trainee Program provides structured coursework and paid on-the-job-training as a full-time, benefitted employee. Minimum requirements are a high school diploma or GED; no experience is required. If you are seeking a career that is rewarding and makes a difference, join one of the nations premier academic health systems.

Find more information on program career paths and training here:

If you are interested in being considered for any of the training programs, please apply to this posting. You will be contacted by a Recruiter to schedule an interview via Zoom.

Position Compensation: $18.00/hour + benefits

You will be paid a total of 40 hours/week. All course and certification fees will be paid for by UVA Health in return for 1 year FULL-TIME commitment as an employee at UVA Health once course is completed.

Medical Assistant Trainee (CMA) - Earn While You Learn Program

  • Performs basic clinical skills, as delegated by licensed medical professionals and in accordance with policy and procedure, to promote patient health and wellness.

  • Identifies patients prior to assisting with any intervention.

  • Assists with the collection of patient vital signs and weights and documents accordingly.

  • Assists with the patient rooming process and documents in the electronic medical record including setting specific patient screenings.

  • Promptly reports abnormal findings and changes in patient condition to the registered nurse, licensed independent professional, or preceptor.

  • Assists with patient mobility using safe lifting equipment and following mobility standard operating procedures for safe transfer and positioning practices.

  • Assists providers and clinical team with general patient care, including assisting with physical assessments, examinations, and procedures.

  • Assists with preparing examination/procedure room.

  • Assists with preparing and maintaining sterile fields.

  • Assists with patient procedure preparation.

  • Assists with obtaining labels and sending/transporting specimens for diagnostic testing.

  • Observes environment for safety patient and team member safety hazards and immediately reports potential hazards.

  • Observes and adheres to organizational safety policies and procedures including but not limited to sharps handling and management of biohazardous materials.

  • Cleans equipment and performs safety checks as needed and per protocol.

  • Promptly reports safety and quality incidents involving patients, staff, and/or visitors to a licensed medical professional or supervisor using the institutions quality reporting process.

  • Demonstrates knowledge of the institutions fire/emergency/infection control programs.

  • Performs administrative support functions.

  • Completes supply stocking, inventory, and ordering as needed.

  • Maintains necessary skills and competencies.

  • Identifies strengths and opportunities for professional development and goals for self-improvement.

  • Completes annual mandatory training activities and regulatory in-service requirements with-in established timeframes.

  • Maintains attendance and engagement with formal education program.

  • Demonstrates teamwork in the delivery of patient care. Recognizes the importance of time sensitive issues.

  • Assumes responsibility for professional development of self and others according to departmental policy.

  • In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent.

Experience: No experience required.

Licensure: No licensure/certifications are required to apply to this role.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Job requires frequent bending and stooping; proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; attention to detail and ability to write legibly; ability to lift/push/pull 20 50lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

Position Compensation Range: -

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

  • Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings

  • Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Certification and education support

  • Generous Paid Time Off

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 Childrens 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. Click here to read more about UVAs commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.

UVA Health includes a hospital, level I trauma center, nationally recognized cancer and heart centers and primary and specialty clinics throughout Central Virginia.

Through research and clinical trials, we stay at the leading edge of the treatments we offer.

We rank among the nation’s top hospitals because our doctors, nurses and caregivers make every effort to push the envelope of healthcare.

UVA Health consists of:

  • UVA Medical Center
  • UVA School of Medicine
  • UVA School of Nursing 
  • Claude Moore Health Sciences Library 
  • UVA Physicians Group

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Traineeship, Immediate start, Flexible hours,

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