Medical Assistant

Sentara Health; Palmyra (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance – Guild Education

Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000

Job summary

Sentara Health in Palmyra, VA is seeking a Medical Assistant non-certified to support a Family Medicine clinic. The role is full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with occasional float shifts.

Primary duties include patient care, specimen collection, and basic office tasks under supervision of clinicians. Applicants should have at least one year of clinical or administrative experience; high school diploma; certifications within nine months (CCMA, CMA, RMA or EMT); and BLS within 90 days.

Qualifications

• One year of clinical/administrative experience required.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification must be received within 9 months of employment in CCMA, CMA, RMA or EMT.
• BLS is required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• The Medical Assistant performs patient care and administrative and clerical tasks under the direction of the Physician, NP/PA, RN or LPN.
• Supports clinical workflows, prepares patients for examinations, and assists with procedures.

Skills

Clinical experience

Administrative skills

Phlebotomy (preferred)

Education

High School Diploma

CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

CMA - Certified Medical Assistant

RMA - Registered Medical Assistant

EMT - Emergency Medical Technician

Job description

Location and Shift

City/State: Palmyra, VA

Work Shift: First (Days)

Job Summary

SMJMG Family Medicine is seeking a Medical Assistant non-certified in Palmyra, VA! Monday through Friday / 40 hrs. a week. Shift Time: 8AM to 4:30PM. Occasional float as needed. Pediatric experience highly preferred.

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Job Overview

The Medical Assistant performs patient care and administrative and 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).

Experience

• One year of clinical/administrative experience required.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.

Education and Certification

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification must be received within (9) nine months of employment in one of the following certification programs: CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant or CMA - Certified Medical Assistant or RMA - Registered Medical Assistant or EMT - Emergency Medical Technician.
• BLS is required within 90 days of hire.

Compensation

The base pay range for full-time employment is $20.31 - $29.92 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

• 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.

Diversity and Inclusion

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.

Remote Work Availability

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.

Company Overview

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!