Medical Assistant

Sentara; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off

Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

Long-Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year

Job summary

Sentara Urgent Care Harbour View in Suffolk, VA is hiring a Flexi Certified Medical Assistant. The role supports patient care tasks and administrative duties in a busy urgent care environment with clinic hours from 8:00am to 8:00pm, Monday through Friday, and weekend options based on need.

Qualified candidates will have a CMA, RMA, CCMA or EMT Basic certification and BLS within 90 days of hire. 1 year of clinical/administrative experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• CMA/RMA/CCMA/EMT Basic certification.
• BLS certification within 90 days from hire.
• 1 year clinical/administrative experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care tasks and administrative duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate safety awareness for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Follow department and system policies, procedures and practices.

Skills

Clinical tasks

Administrative duties

Interdepartmental coordination

Education

HS diploma or GED

CMA/RMA/CCMA/EMT Basic

Job description

City/StateSuffolk, VAWork ShiftRotatingOverview:Sentara Urgent Care Harbour View is now hiring a Flexi Certified Medical Assistant in the Suffolk, VA area!Coverage may be required for the following clinics:Centerbrooke - 1001 Centerbrooke Ln, Suffolk, VAHarbourview - 7394 Harbour Towne Pkwy, Suffolk, VASt. Lukes - 20209 Sentara Way, Carrollton, VAElizabeth City - 3815 Conlon Way, Elizabeth City, NCSchedule: Clinic hours - 8:00a.m. - 8:00p.m. Monday-Friday. Saturday and Sunday, 8am-4pm. Scheduled hours and shifts may vary based on business need and candidates' availability.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 number of 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.EducationHS - High School Grad or EquivalentCertification/LicensureCertified Medical Assistant (CMA), or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), or EMT Basic CertificationBasic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days from hireExperienceClinical/Administrative Experience 1 year preferredKeywords: Medical Assistant, Talroo-Allied Health, Monster, RMA, CMA, CCMA, Paramedic, EMT, Urgent CareBenefits: Caring For Your Family and Your CareerMedical, Dental, Vision plansAdoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000Paid Time Off and Sick LeavePaid Parental & Family Caregiver LeaveEmergency Backup CareLong-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plansLife Insurance401k/403B with Employer MatchTuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild EducationStudent Debt Pay Down – $10,000Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional developmentPet InsuranceLegal Resources PlanColleagues 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.