Certified Medical Assistant - SFMP Nimmo

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

401k/403B

Performance Plus Bonus

Career Advancement Opportunities

Work Perks

Sign on bonus

Job summary

Sentara Healthcare Inc in Virginia Beach is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform patient care and administrative tasks under supervision. Candidates must have a certification, such as CCMA, CMA, RMA, or EMT-B, and a high school diploma is required. This position offers full-time benefits, including medical and dental coverage, paid time off, and a sign-on bonus for eligible candidates. Join our family-friendly culture dedicated to community involvement and quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Certification required: CCMA, CMA, RMA, EMT-B or Paramedic certification.
• Demonstrates ability to assess situations from multiple viewpoints.
• Utilizes safe, effective, ethical resources.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care and administrative tasks as delegated.
• Implements safety principles for patients and employees.
• Assists in developing action plans and evaluating outcomes.

Skills

Patient care

Administrative tasks

Effective inter-departmental interactions

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

HS Diploma

Tools

Medical Assistant Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Overview

The 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). One of the following certifications is required upon hire: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), or EMT Basic Certification (EMT).

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 a number of 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. Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.

Education

HS Diploma required

Certification/Licensure

CCMA, CMA, RMA, EMT-B or Paramedic certification required

Experience

None required

Benefits

Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, a 401k/403B, 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks, and more.

Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth.

Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!

Sign on bonus available for qualified candidates!