Medical Assistant

Sentara Hospitals; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Sentara Medical Group is seeking a Medical Assistant in Williamsburg, VA. The role includes patient care tasks, administrative duties, and adherence to safety standards. BLS is required within 90 days of hire. This is a full-time position with dayshift, 8am-4:30pm.

The base pay range is $21.69–$32.14 per hour, with potential for additional incentives. CMA/CCMA/RMA or NREMT-Basic certification and 1 year of clinical/administrative experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• CMA, CCMA, RMA, or NREMT-Basic certification required.
• One year clinical/administrative experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CMA, CCMA, RMA, or NREMT-Basic certification

Job description

Medical Assistant

Sentara Medical Group is currently offering a Sign-On Bonus up to 5K for Qualified Medical Assistants.

Position Location: Williamsburg, VA
Position Status: Full-Time, Days
Position Hours: Monday through Friday, 8am-4:30pm

Overview

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

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certification/Licensure

• CMA, CCMA, RMA, or NREMT-Basic is required.

Experience

• One year Clinical/Administrative Experience

Click https://youtu.be/6t_LBsgei6M to hear Tischia tell us about a day in the life of a Medical Assistant with Sentara Healthcare.

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, 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 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.