Certified Medical Assistant

Sentara Health; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Sick Leave

Parental Leave

Long-Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

Critical Illness Insurance

Life Insurance

401k Match

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Sentara Martha Jefferson in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant. The role includes patient care and administrative tasks under supervision, with a Monday–Friday 40-hour schedule. A sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 is available for qualified candidates. New grads are welcome to apply.

Certification required at hire; BLS within 90 days. Phlebotomy experience is highly preferred and mileage reimbursement is offered as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency is required.
• Certification requirements include CMA/RMA/CCMA/EMT-B as listed.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Phlebotomy experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week.
• Floating when needed; mileage reimbursement offered.
• Certification required at hire.

Education

High School Diploma OR equivalency

Job description

City/State

Charlottesville, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview

Sentara Martha Jefferson is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant in Charlottesville, VA.

Up to a $5,000 Sign-On Bonus for Qualified Candidates

New Grads Welcome to Apply

Job Summary

• Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week
• Floating when needed, mileage reimbursement offered
• Certification required at hire

Overview

The CERTIFIED Medical Assistant performs patient care and administrative/clerical related tasks and procedures based on training, education, and competency evaluations, and as delegated by and under the direction/supervision of the Physician, Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (NP/PA), Registered Nurse (RN), or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

The CERTIFIED Medical Assistant provides an environment for safety; identifies, addresses, and incorporates principles of safety for the patient, visitors, and employees. Provides patient care tasks and procedures and administrative duties (as appropriate). Demonstrates the ability to objectively assess a specific situation from a few viewpoints considers an array of alternatives, assists with the development of realistic action plans and evaluates outcomes. Demonstrates the development of the specific skills and knowledge required of medical assistants, effective inter-departmental interactions, and ability to follow department and system policies, procedures, and practices. Productive and efficient in daily operations. Utilizes appropriate resources that are safe, effective, ethical, and fiscally responsible.

Education REQUIRED

• High School Diploma OR equivalency Required

Certification REQUIRED

• Certified Medical Assistant
• Registered Medical Assistant
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
• Certified EMT (EMT-B)

BLS within 90 days of hire date

Experience

• Phlebotomy experience Highly Preferred

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus ifestablished system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.