Certified Medical Assistant

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Job summary

SMG Family Medicine in Hampton, VA is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join our team. The position is Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, with floating duties as needed and mileage reimbursement.

Certification is required at hire, with options CMA, RMA, CCMA, or EMT-B, and BLS within 90 days. New grads welcome to apply; a $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency.
• Must have one of the following on the first day: CMA, RMA, CCMA or EMT-B.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Phlebotomy experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care and administrative/clerical duties as directed by the supervising clinician.
• Ensure patient safety and follow department policies and procedures.
• Provide efficient daily operations and appropriate inter-departmental communication.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Certified Medical Assistant

Registered Medical Assistant

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Certified EMT (EMT-B)

Job description

SMG Family Medicine is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant in Hampton, 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

Certification REQUIRED

Must have one of the following on the first day of employment:

• 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

Keywords

Talroo-Allied Health, Medical Assistant, CMA, RMA, CCMA, EMT, medical assisting, back office, front office