Float Administrative Associate

Sentara Health; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k/403b with employer match

Paid Time Off

Education assistance

Student loan repayment

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Sentara Health in Chesapeake, VA, is seeking an Administrative Assistant for Outpatient Therapy to provide back-up coverage across Suffolk, Norfolk, Chesapeake, and parts of North Carolina. The role supports clerical tasks, manages patient records, schedules appointments, and handles inquiries in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

The position features a first shift schedule, competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• VA or NC Driver License with clear driving record.
• Previous healthcare administrative/clerical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide back-up coverage for outpatient therapy across multiple sites.
• Perform clerical tasks, manage patient records, and schedule appointments.
• Handle patient inquiries and collaborate with medical staff to ensure quality care.

Skills

Clerical Skills

Patient Scheduling

Customer Service

Communication

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

City/State Chesapeake, VA

Work Shift First (Days)

Overview: Sentara is hiring an Administrative Assistant for Outpatient Therapy - Float to locations in Suffolk, Norfolk, Chesapeake, and North Carolina to provide back-up coverage. Flexi schedule as needed The Administrative Associate is responsible for various administrative and operational tasks. This position provides clerical support, manages patient records, schedules appointments, and handles patient inquiries. The role involves collaborating with medical staff, management, and patients to ensure the delivery of high-quality care.

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent GED (Required)

Certification/Licensure

VA or NC Driver License with clear driving record

Experience

Pervious healthcare administrative/clerical experience is Preferred

Compensation

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $19.53 - $28.86 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

Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary 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
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Equal Opportunity / Diversity

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.

Locations

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!