Certified Medical Assistant - Palliative Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year

401k/Employer Match

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Discretionary bonus opportunity

Job summary

Sentara Health is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant in Norfolk, VA for day shift. Up to a $5,000 sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates. The CMA will perform patient care and administrative tasks under supervision of clinicians in a fast-paced cancer center.

Experience of less than a year is acceptable; phlebotomy experience is highly preferred. Education requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with CMA/RMA/CCMA/EMT-B certifications and BLS within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Less than a year of related experience required.
• Phlebotomy experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care and administrative tasks as delegated by licensed clinicians.
• Assist physicians, NP/PA, RN, or LPN in clinical duties.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation per policies.

Skills

Patient care

Administrative tasks

Phlebotomy experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

City/State: Norfolk, VA

Work Shift: First (Days)

Overview

SMG Supportive Care Cancer Center is currently hiring a Certified Medical Assistant in Norfolk, VA!

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

Job Description

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 required

Phlebotomy experience highly preferred

Education

High School Diploma OR equivalency required

Certification

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

Keywords

Talroo-Allied Health, Medical Assistant, CMA, RMA, CCMA, EMT, medical assisting, back office, front office

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

• 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.

Company Culture

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.

Remote Eligibility

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.