Medical Assistant

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Sick leave

Tuition Reimbursement

401k/403B

401a

Performance Bonus

Career Advancement Opportunities

Work Perks

Job summary

Sentara Healthcare Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care and administrative duties in a fast-paced clinical setting in Virginia Beach. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork to deliver quality patient services.

Qualifications include a HS Diploma and certification such as CMA, CCMA, RMA, or EMT-B, with BLS required within 90 days of hire. Full-time on-site position with a comprehensive benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• Performs patient care tasks and clerical duties.
• Ensures safety and compliance in daily operations.
• Maintains effective communication with patients and team.
• Adheres to department policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care and related administrative tasks as delegated.
• Support physicians and nursing staff with daily operations.
• Maintain patient records and office workflow.
• Assist with onboarding and safety protocols as required.

Skills

Patient care

Administrative tasks

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

HS Diploma

Job description

Overview

Sign on bonus available for qualified candidates!

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). One of the following certifications is required upon hire: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), or EMT Basic Certification (EMT).

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. Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.

Education

HS Diploma required

Certification/Licensure

CCMA, CMA, RMA, EMT-B or Paramedic certification required

Experience

None required

Benefits

Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Sick
• Tuition Reimbursement
• a 401k/403B
• 401a
• Performance Plus Bonus
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Work Perks
• and more

Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth.

Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!

Keywords: Talroo-Allied Health, Medical Assistant, MA, CMA, CCMA, EMT