Certified Medical Assistant

Sentara Health; Yorktown (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401k/403B with employer match

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Job summary

Sentara Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant in Yorktown, VA. The position runs Monday through Friday, 8-5, with a 40-hour workweek and potential mileage reimbursement. A sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 is offered for qualified candidates, and certification is required at hire.

New grads are welcome to apply. The role involves both patient care and administrative duties, under supervision, with a focus on safety and adherence to policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency required.
• Certification options on hire: CMA/ RMA/ CCMA/ EMT-B.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Phlebotomy experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care and administrative tasks under supervision of a physician, NP/PA, RN or LPN.
• Maintains a safe environment and adheres to department policies and procedures.
• Ensures accurate patient data collection, documentation and scheduling tasks.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Job description

Overview

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

New Grads Welcome to Apply

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

Job Summary

• Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week
• 8-5
• Floating when needed, mileage reimbursement offered
• Certification required at hire

Overview

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

Experience

• Phlebotomy experience Highly Preferred

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
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• 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.

City/State

Yorktown, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

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.