Certified Medical Assistant

Sentara Health; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401k/403B with Employer Match

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year

Job summary

Sentara Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for a full‑time role in the Suffolk, VA area. The successful candidate will provide patient care and handle administrative tasks, with a first shift of 40 hours per week and a required certification at hire.

New grads are welcome; a sign‑on bonus up to $5,000 is available for qualifying candidates. A high school diploma and BLS are required, with phlebotomy experience preferred and opportunities for growth within a large health system.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certification required at hire: CMA, RMA, CCMA or EMT-B.
• BLS within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care and administrative/clerical tasks.
• Clinical duties delegated by physician, NP/PA, RN, or LPN.
• Maintains safety and quality standards in daily operations.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

Certified EMT (EMT-B)

Job description

City/State Hampton, VA

Work Shift First (Days)

SMG Family Medicine &Pediatrics is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant in Suffolk, VA. New Grads welcome to apply. Up to $5000 Sign-on Bonus for qualifying candidates.

Job Summary

• Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week
• 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 one 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

Experience

• Phlebotomy experience Highly Preferred

Keywords

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

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $21.69 - $32.14 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.

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
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established 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.