Certified Medical Assistant

Sentara Health; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Mileage reimbursement

Health benefits

401(k)/403(b) with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Student debt pay down

Job summary

The Sentara Health Certified Medical Assistant position in Suffolk, VA, offers a Monday–Friday, 40‑hour workweek with a $5,000 sign‑on bonus for qualified candidates. The role combines patient care and administrative duties under physician/NP/PA/Nurse guidance, with an emphasis on safety and teamwork. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalency and on‑hire certification (CMA, RMA, CCMA, or EMT-B).

BLS within 90 days. Phlebotomy experience is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency required.
• Certification required on first day of employment (see below).
• Phlebotomy experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Certified Medical Assistant performs patient care and administrative tasks under supervision.
• Provides safe patient care, follows department policies and procedures, and supports inter-department collaboration.

Education

High School Diploma OR equivalency

Job description

Overview

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

• Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week
• Floating when needed, mileage reimbursement offered
• Certification required at hire

City/State

Suffolk, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Job Summary

• Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week
• Floating when needed, mileage reimbursement offered
• Certification required at hire

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 Required

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

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. 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.

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.