Certified Medical Assistant

Sentara Health; New Town (ND); 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

Job summary

Sentara Health in Williamsburg, VA is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join Sentara Internal Medicine. New grads welcome to apply, with a sign-on bonus up to $5,000 for qualifying candidates.

The role requires certification at hire and offers a 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday, with options for shift differentials and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification as CMA/RMA/CCMA or EMT preferred at hire.
• CPR/BLS within 90 days of hire.
• Experience with phlebotomy is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care and administrative tasks under supervision.
• Maintains safety and adheres to department policies and practices.
• Demonstrates ability to assess situations and develop action plans.
• Demonstrates skills and knowledge required of medical assistants and inter-departmental collaboration.
• Maintains productive daily operations and uses resources responsibly.

Skills

Medical terminology

Patient care

Clinical procedures

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Certified Medical Assistant

Registered Medical Assistant

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

EMT (EMT-B)

BLS within 90 days

Job description

City/State Williamsburg, VA

Work Shift First (Days)

Overview

Sentara Internal Medicine is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant in Williamsburg, VA.

New Grads welcome to apply

Up to $5000 sign-on Bonsu for qualifying candidates

Job Summary

Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week

Certification required at hire

Responsibilities

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 & Certification Requirements

High School Diploma OR equivalency

Certification

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 date

Experience

Phlebotomy experience

Highly Preferred

Keywords

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

Salary & Compensation

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.

Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

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

• 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.

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.

Workplace

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.

Company Overview

Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years.

Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan.

The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years.

U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years.

Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!