Medical Assistant

Sentara Health Plans; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Tuition assistance

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

401k with Employer Match

Job summary

Sentara Cardiology Specialist Port Warwick in Newport News, VA is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant to support patient care and administrative tasks under supervision.

The role requires a High School Diploma and certification options CMA/RMA/CCMA/EMT-B with BLS within 90 days; less than a year of related experience preferred.

Travel to sister Cardiology offices may be needed; excellent benefits include sign-on bonus up to $5,000, health plans, PTO and retirement plan.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• One of the listed certifications: CMA, RMA, CCMA, EMT (EMT-B); BLS within 90 days of hire.
• Less than a year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care tasks and procedures under supervision.
• Handles administrative/clerical duties and travel to sister Cardiology offices as needed.

Skills

CMA

RMA

CCMA

EMT-B

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

## Medical AssistantApplyremote type: On-Sitelocations: Newport News, VAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR-103381**City/State**Newport News, VA**Work Shift**First (Days)**Overview:****Sentara Cardiology Specialist Port Warwick** in New Port News, VA is **hiring** a **full-time** **Medical Assistant.****Up to 5,000 Sign on Bonus offered to eligible candidates!****Candidates must be flexible to travel within sister Cardiology offices.****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).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 Diploma**Certification**Must have one of the following Certifications:* Certified Medical Assistant* Registered Medical Assistant* Certified Clinical Medical Assistant* Certified EMT (EMT-B)* BLS within 90 days of hire date**Experience*** Less than a year of related experience.**Keywords**: Talroo-Allied Health, Medical Assistant, CMA, RMA, CCMA, EMT, medical assisting, back office, front office**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• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development•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.