Certified Medical Assistant

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Certified Medical Assistant to join their team in Suffolk. This role involves providing essential patient care and administrative support while ensuring a safe environment for all. Candidates will be responsible for assessing situations, developing action plans, and maintaining effective inter-departmental communication. The position offers a dynamic work schedule and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care. Join a team that values safety, efficiency, and compassionate service, and take your career to the next level in a supportive and rewarding environment.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Qualifications

• Requires a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Certification as a Medical Assistant or EMT Basic required.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care tasks and administrative duties.
• Ensures safety for patients, visitors, and employees.

Skills

Patient Care

Administrative Duties

Safety Principles

Inter-departmental Interaction

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Sentara Urgent Care Harbour View is now hiring a Certified Medical Assistant in Suffolk, VA!

All Qualified Candidates Will Receive a Sign-on Bonus

Schedule: Clinic hours - 8:00a.m. - 8:00p.m. Monday-Friday. Saturday and Sunday, 8am-4pm.

Scheduled hours and shifts may vary based on business need and candidates' availability.

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 - High School Grad or Equivalent

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