Certified Medical Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Student debt payoff

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Annual bonus potential

Job summary

Sentara Health’s SMG Family Medicine in Suffolk, VA is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant. This full-time role offers a Monday–Friday schedule, a $5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates, and a 40-hour work week with mileage reimbursement.

The CMA will perform patient care and administrative duties under supervision, promoting safety and efficient daily operations. Required education includes a high school diploma or equivalent, and certification as CMA/RMA/CCMA or EMT-B with BLS within

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency on first day of employment.
• Certification: CMA/RMA/CCMA or EMT-B; BLS within 90 days of hire.
• Phlebotomy experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care and administrative/clerical tasks as delegated by clinicians.
• Maintain safety standards for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Demonstrate ability to assess situations, plan actions, and evaluate outcomes.
• Follow department and system policies and procedures.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Job description

City/State: Suffolk, VA

Work Shift: First (Days)

SMG Family Medicine is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant in Suffolk, VA.

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

Job Summary Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week Floating when needed, mileage reimbursement offered.

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 date.

Experience

Phlebotomy experience Highly Preferred.

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. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, 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 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

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!