Certified Medical Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus up to $5,000

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Sentara is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for the SMG Cardiology Spec Obici in Suffolk, VA. The role involves patient care and administrative duties, performed under supervision by physicians and mid-level providers.

New grads are welcome. A sign-on bonus up to $5,000 is offered, with mileage reimbursement and a Monday–Friday schedule, 40 hours per week. Compensation ranges hourly from $21.69 to $32.14, with potential shift differentials.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• CMA, RMA, CCMA, or EMT-B with BLS within 90 days of hire required/preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care tasks and administrative duties under supervision.
• Perform procedures as trained and delegated by clinicians.
• Uphold safety and department policies in daily operations.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Job description

Certified Medical Assistant – SMG Cardiology Spec Obici

Location: Suffolk, VA. Work shift: First (Days). Sign‑On Bonus up to $5,000 for qualified candidates. New grads welcome. Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week. Floating when needed, mileage reimbursement offered.

Job Summary

The CERTIFIED Medical Assistant performs patient care and administrative/clerical 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.

Qualifications

Education REQUIRED: High School Diploma or equivalency.

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.

Additional Information

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

• 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

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!