Certified Medical Assistant

Sentara Health; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$5,000 sign-on bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Retirement plan

Tuition Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Sentara Medical Group Family Internal Medicine Chesapeake Square Office in Chesapeake, VA is hiring a Full-time Medical Assistant to support clinicians on days.

You will perform patient care and clerical duties with a $5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates. Benefits include health plans, PTO, and retirement options. This role supports physicians and nursing staff in a fast-paced ambulatory setting.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification as CMA, RMA, CCMA or EMT Basic preferred.
• BLS required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care and administrative tasks under clinical supervision.
• Provide safe, efficient care and follow department policies.
• Support physicians, NPs/PAs, and RNs with daily operations.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Administrative Skills

Education

HS Diploma

CMA/RMA/CCMA/EMT Basic Certification

BLS Certification (within 90 days)

Job description

Overview

Sentara Medical Group Family Internal Medicine Chesapeake Square Office is now hiring a Full-time Medical Assistant in Chesapeake, VA!

• ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES CAN RECEIVE up to a $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!**

Location

Chesapeake, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Hours

Monday-Friday, Dayshift. NO NIGHTS, HOLIDAYS or WEEKENDS!

Job Description

The Medical Assistant performs patient care and administrative and 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 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 number of 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

• HS Diploma

Certification/Licensure

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), or EMT Basic Certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days from hire

Experience

• Clinical/Administrative Experience 1 year preferred

Keywords: Medical Assistant, Talroo-Allied Health, RMA, CMA, CCMA, Paramedic, EMT

Benefits

• 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 if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Additional Information

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

Remote Work

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.