Medical Assistant

Company: Premise Health
Location: Richmond
Posted on: February 8, 2026

Job Description:

Medical Assistant at Premise Health summary: The Medical Assistant provides clinical and administrative support within a health center, including patient interviews, vital sign measurement, medication administration, laboratory tests, and record maintenance. The role involves preparing treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments, scheduling appointments, and managing supplies. Required qualifications include certification in medical assisting and Basic Life Support, with prior experience preferred. Premise's mission is to help people get, stay, and be well. We hope you will join us in our mission and experience why amazing health starts with amazing healthcare. For more information, visit www.jobs.premisehealth.com. As a Full Time Medical Assistant, you'll provide care to client employees and their dependents in our Health Center located in Richmond, VA. The scheduled hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30a - 5:00p. What You’ll Do • Interviews patients and measures vital signs (pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height) • Maintains patient health records to ensure accurate and up-to-date records • Prepares treatment rooms, cleans and sterilizes instruments • Medication administration including injections, performs laboratory tests, operates EKGs and other diagnostic equipment as permitted by state regulations • Performs administrative tasks, assists at the front desk, schedules appointments, makes follow-up calls, and orders medical supplies • Performs other duties as assigned What You’ll Bring • National certification in Medical Assisting from a Premise Health approved organization OR Certificate/Diploma and Transcripts from an accredited Medical Assistant program with hands on externship completed and passed- total online courses are not accepted • Current certification with hands-on training in AHA, ARC or equivalent Basic Life Support for health care providers is required • CMA certification required from the American Association of Medical Assistants, the National Center of Competency Testing, the National Certification Medical Association, American Medical Technologists, or any other recognized certifying body approved by the Board of Medical Examiners (South Carolina only) • Previous Medical Assistant experience preferred Work-life balance is at the foundation of how decisions are made and where Premise is headed. We can only help people get, stay, and be well if we do the same for ourselves. In addition to competitive pay, Premise offers full-time team members benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) program with company match, paid holidays and vacation time, a company-sponsored wellness program, EAP, access to virtual primary care and virtual behavioral health at no cost for team members and their dependents. Additional benefits can be viewed here: Premise is an equal opportunity employer; we value inclusion and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. LI-DW2 Keywords: Medical Assistant, vital signs, patient care, medication administration, laboratory tests, EKG operation, medical records, Basic Life Support, healthcare support, clinical assistant

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