Medical Assistant

Sentara Health; Elizabeth City (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plan

Vision plan

Adoption reimbursement

Fertility reimbursement

Surrogacy reimbursement

Paid time off

Sick leave

Parental leave

Family caregiver leave

Emergency backup care

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k match

Tuition assistance

Student debt payoff

Pet insurance

Legal resources

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Sentara Health in Elizabeth City, NC is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for APS Fam Med Elizabeth City. The role involves patient care and clerical duties, with a Monday–Friday 40-hour schedule. Certification required at hire, and a $5,000 sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates.

The position expects flexibility to float as needed and offers mileage reimbursement. Education must include a high school diploma or equivalency, with CMA/MA credentials listed in required

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• The CERTIFIED Medical Assistant performs patient care and administrative/clerical tasks under supervision.
• Provides a safe environment and follows department policies and practices.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Certified Medical Assistant

Registered Medical Assistant

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Certified EMT (EMT-B)

BLS certification

Job description

City/State

Elizabeth City, NC

Work Shift

First (Days)

Job Summary

Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week

Floating when needed, mileage reimbursement offered

Certification required at hire

Job Description

APS Fam Med Elizabeth City is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant in Elizabeth City, NC.

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

Role Details

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).

The CERTIFIED 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 Required

High School Diploma OR equivalency Required

Certification Required

• Certified Medical Assistant
• Registered Medical Assistant
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
• Certified EMT (EMT-B)
• BLS within 90 days of hire date

Experience

• Phlebotomy experience Highly Preferred

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.