Certified Medical Assistant-Ambulatory Care Clinic

Sentara Health Plans; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year

Job summary

Sentara Health Plans seeks a Certified Medical Assistant for its Ambulatory Care Clinic in Norfolk, VA. The role performs patient care and administrative tasks under the supervision of clinicians, ensuring safety and adherence to policies.

Education includes HS diploma or GED and BLS certification, with preferred CMA/CCMA/NCMA/RMA credentials. Less than one year of related experience is acceptable.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent certification/licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Preferred CMA/CCMA/NCMA/RMA credentials.
• Less than a year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care and administrative/clerical tasks under supervision.
• Provides safe patient care and adheres to department policies and procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Clinical

Administrative

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS Certification

CCMA

NCMA

CMA

RMA

Job description

City/State Norfolk, VA Work Shift Multiple shifts available Overview: Certified Medical Assistant for Sentara Ambulatory Care Clinic Full-TIme, Days, Two Positions available

The Certified Medical Assistant performs patient care and administrative and 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 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 several 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 Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI One of the following preferred; CCMA, NCMA, CMA, RMA

Experience Less than a year of related experience

Keywords: Customer Service, clinical, administrative, CMA, CCMA, RMA, NCMA, Talroo-Allied Health, hospital, patient care

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

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!