Certified Medical Assistant -Float Pool

sentara; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401k/403B with Employer Match

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

Shift differentials and bonus programs

Job summary

Sentara Medical Group is seeking a Full-time Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Float Pool to join our team across Elizabeth City, Moyock, and Edenton, NC. This role offers diverse clinical experience and travel among multiple practice locations.

Differential pay and a sign-on bonus up to $5,000 are available. Typical hours are 7:30 AM–4:00 PM, 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts, Monday–Friday, with travel to Virginia Beach/Chesapeake as needed.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) with active certification from a recognized body.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Willingness to travel across multiple practice locations.

Responsibilities

• The CMA performs patient care and administrative/clerical tasks under supervision and according to training and competency evaluations.

Skills

CMA Certification

BLS Certification

Travel Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

City/State

Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Job Overview

Sentara Medical Group is seeking a Full-time Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Float Pool to join our exceptional team in Elizabeth City, Moyock, and Edenton, North Carolina. This dynamic role offers the opportunity to gain diverse clinical experience while supporting multiple practice locations across the region.

Differential Pay and Bonus

Differential pay is offered for the flexibility and travel required in this role. Plus, qualified candidates may be eligible for up to $5,000 Sign-On Bonus.

Hours

Monday-Friday | Primarily 7:30 AM-4:00 PM | 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts based on department needs | Flexibility required to accommodate operational needs

Travel Requirement

Must be willing and able to travel Virginia Beach or Chesapeake to support staffing needs across multiple Sentara Medical Group practice locations and affiliated hospital settings.

Role Responsibilities

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).

Experience

• Less than a year of related experience is required
• Preferred: One (1) to two (2) years of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) in a physician practice, ambulatory clinic, or healthcare setting.

Education

• High School Graduate or Equivalent is required

Certification/Licensure

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days of hire
• Current, unexpired Medical Assistant certification (CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA, NRCMA, CMAC, or equivalent) or EMT-Basic certification from an accredited organization

About Sentara Medical Group

Sentara Medical Group consists of over 300 practices throughout Hampton Roads, Northern Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina. We offer a variety of award-winning practices and care such as family/internal medicine, pediatrics and several specialties including cardiology, neurology, orthopedics and many more! Our care teams are constantly striving to meet the needs of our community by not only providing the highest level of personalized, quality care but also implementing new technology such as MD LIVE. Our Medical Groups are committed to creating a positive patient experience and improving healthcare every day!

Keywords

Certified Medical Assistant, CCMA, EMT-B, NREMT, Allied Health, Medical Office, Physician Practice, Monster, Talroo-Allied Health

Compensation

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.

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

Additional Benefits

Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Workplace Compliance

In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.

Remote Work Availability

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.