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Our Values:At Woodholme Gastroenterology, we believe that healthcare is a partnership between patient and provider. We are sincerely committed to helping diagnose and resolve the medical conditions for which you consult us. Many times, we are successful in this regard and unfortunately sometimes we are not. While we cannot guarantee resolution every time, what we guarantee always is unwavering commitment to quality and excellence toward improving your health.Our commitment guides recommendations we make about your care. We will aim to explain the rationale behind tests or treatments we recommend. We believe that our most important duty is to present options for your care so that you, the patient, are empowered to make a decision you are comfortable with executing.At Woodholme GI, we aim to treat each patient as we would be treated. Thank you for considering us for your gastrointestinal care!
This position is eligible for a $2500 sign on bonus, payable after 90 days of hire (Internals not included)JOB SUMMARY:The Medical Assistant is a key member of the patient care team by supporting physicians and other clinicians in the delivery of high-quality health care to ambulatory patients. Medical Assistants are vital to the effective operations of a fast-paced medical practice. Medical Assistants help patients transition from the outside world into the provider’s office. The Medical Assistant performs a variety of important tasks to promote optimal health for our patients, including:Assist physicians and other clinicians with important clinical duties including but not limited to taking medical histories and assisting in physical examinationsAct as a liaison between patients, physicians and other clinicians.Measure patient’s vital signsPrepare and administer vaccines/medicationsDocument patient information into the electronic health recordCollect specimens for testingREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:High School Diploma or GEDGraduate of a medical assistant program or at least one year of medical assistant or equivalent experience.Good communications skills. Experience using a keyboard and computers.Familiarity with equipment used in ambulatory care.Current AHA CPR certification. Non-certified MAs must obtain certification or registration within one year of hire with AMG approved certifying bodies including, NHA, AMT, AAMA, NCCT or AMCA.Ability to travel locally to multiple sites as needed.Ability to work in stressful conditions and difficult situations.Resilient and flexible in a changing environment.Ability to cooperate and work with others.Ability to make sound and timely decisions and ability to work rotating shifts any day of the week.Ability to perform lifting/transfer activities related to patients as needed, ability to stoop/bend.Ability to lift to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Piedmont Pediatrics, serving Charlottesville and Crozet, strives to provide personalized, comprehensive, family-oriented care for the children in our practice from birth through the college years. Listening to and collaborating with families, our pediatricians focus not only on the physical, but also the emotional health of our patients. Welcome to our practice and thank you for the opportunity to care for your children.