Bring your clinical skills to a specialty practice where excellent preparation, attentive patient care, and reliable teamwork help every visit run safely and efficiently. UVA Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support ENT/Otolaryngology at Fontaine. In this primarily daytime ambulatory clinic opportunity , you will work alongside specialty clinicians and other healthcare professionals to support patients throughout their visits while helping maintain an organized, responsive clinical environment.
This role is an excellent fit for a CMA who is comfortable managing multiple priorities, anticipates the needs of patients and providers, and brings a calm, organized approach to a fast-moving specialty clinic . The Fontaine area also offers convenient free parking , making daily access to the clinic easier for team members and patients. The Role As a Certified Medical Assistant in ENT/Otolaryngology, you will provide direct clinical and operational support in a busy outpatient practice.
Your attention to detail will help clinicians remain focused on assessment and treatment while ensuring patients receive clear, respectful, and well-coordinated care. The Fontaine ENT team serves patients with a range of otolaryngology needs in a specialty-focused environment that values efficient clinical flow, timely communication, and patient-centered service . You will collaborate closely with providers and clinical colleagues, balancing hands-on patient care with the preparation, documentation, and follow-through required in a high-volume ambulatory setting.
In an average day, you may: Prepare patients for examinations and procedures, including obtaining and documenting appropriate clinical information. Measure and record vital signs, update patient information, and communicate relevant findings to the clinical team. Prepare examination and treatment areas with the supplies and equipment needed for patient care.
Assist providers during examinations, treatments, and office-based procedures. Support the collection, handling, and processing of specimens and diagnostic testing as assigned. Administer medications, injections, or other treatments as directed and within applicable scope.
Clean, disinfect, and prepare clinical instruments and equipment in accordance with established standards. Provide patients with instructions and reinforce education directed by the care team. Document care accurately and promptly in the electronic health record.
Respond to patient needs, coordinate with team members, and help maintain safe, efficient clinic operations. Why UVA Health At UVA Health, you will contribute to a leading academic health system where patient care, education, research, and clinical collaboration come together. ENT/Otolaryngology team members support specialty care within an environment that encourages continuous learning, quality improvement, and partnership across disciplines.
For a Certified Medical Assistant, this opportunity offers the chance to strengthen specialty knowledge while becoming an essential part of the patient care experience. Your work will directly support clinical readiness, provider efficiency, patient access, and continuity of care . You will benefit from: Specialty practice experience in ENT/Otolaryngology within an academic healthcare environment.
A primarily daytime ambulatory clinic setting with an emphasis on coordinated outpatient care. Close collaboration with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, medical assistants, and other members of the care team. Exposure to patients with both common and complex otolaryngology needs.
Opportunities to build familiarity with specialty examinations, diagnostic testing, and office-based procedures. A team culture centered on patient safety, respectful communication, accountability, and clinical excellence . The ability to make a visible contribution to clinic access, throughput, and the overall patient experience.
Convenient free parking in the Fontaine area . At UVA Health, Certified Medical Assistants are valued clinical partners whose preparation, observation, and responsiveness help create an environment where patients feel supported and clinicians can deliver their best care. Why People Love Living in Charlottesville Charlottesville offers healthcare professionals an appealing combination of career opportunity and quality of life.
Set near the Blue Ridge Mountains, the area provides convenient access to hiking, outdoor recreation, local restaurants, arts, music, history, and a vibrant university community. Its welcoming neighborhoods, cultural variety, and connection to both nature and academic life make Charlottesville an attractive place to build a career, establish community, and enjoy meaningful time outside the clinic. The pay range for this role is $19.37 - $28.47 hourly.
Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education. 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.
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