Medical Assistant

Martha Jefferson Hospital; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Sign-on Bonus for eligible candidates

Job summary

Sentara Health in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform patient care tasks and administrative duties under the direction of a physician, NP/PA, RN, or LPN. A High School Diploma and one of several MA certifications are required, with BLS due within 90 days of hire. A sign-on bonus may apply for eligible candidates.

The position offers base pay plus incentives/benefits, with a schedule on first (days) shift and opportunities for overtime and shift premiums.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have one of the following Certifications: CMA, RMA, CCMA, EMT-B/EMT-AEMT/Paramedic.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care tasks and procedures under supervision.
• Handles administrative/clerical duties as delegated by the supervising clinician.
• Adheres to safety, department, and system policies and practices.

Skills

Patient care

Administrative tasks

Education

Certified Medical Assistant

Registered Medical Assistant

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Certified EMT

BLS within 90 days

Job description

City/StateCharlottesville, VAWork ShiftFirst (Days)Overview:SMG is hiring a Medical Assistant5,000 Sign on Bonus offered to eligible candidate!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). 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 few 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:High School DiplomaCertification:Must have one of the following Certifications:Certified Medical AssistantRegistered Medical Assistant Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Certified EMT (EMT-B, AEMT, or Paramedic)BLS within 90 days of hire dateExperience:Less than a year of related experience.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, standby/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: 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.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.