Medical Assistant

101 Sentara Hospitals; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental plans

Vision plans

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Student debt payoff

Job summary

Sentara Orthopedic Trauma Specialists in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform patient care and administrative tasks under the direction of physicians, NPs, PAs, RNs, or LPNs. This is a full-time, days shift position located in Norfolk.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or Equivalent, completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program (preferred), and one year of clinical/administrative experience with phlebotomy preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care and administrative/clerical tasks under supervision.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other staff to coordinate care.

Skills

Patient care

Administrative tasks

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Medical Assistant Program

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

City/State Suffolk, VA Work Shift First (Days) Overview: Sentara Orthopedic Trauma Specialists are hiring a Medical Assistant! Position Location: Norfolk, VA Position Status: Full-time Days 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).

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required) Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program (Preferred)

Certification/Licensure

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

Experience

One year of clinical/administrative experience (Required) Phlebotomy experience (Preferred)

Compensation

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 offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!

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.

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.