Medical Assistant - Clerical

Sentara Health Plans; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year

Emergency Backup Care

401k/403B with Employer Match

Pet Insurance

Legal Resources Plan

Job summary

Sentara Health Plans is seeking a Medical Assistant for their Virginia location. This full-time position offers key responsibilities in patient care and administrative tasks under professional supervision. Candidates should have at least a High School Diploma and relevant certifications. Benefits include medical, dental, 401k matching, tuition assistance, and more, emphasizing diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Must obtain BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Less than a year of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care tasks under supervision.
• Execute administrative and clerical duties.
• Ensure patient safety and effective communication.

Skills

Certified Medical Assistant

Registered Medical Assistant

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Certified EMT

BLS certification

Back office skills

Front office skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Medical assisting software

Phlebotomy equipment

Job description

Medical Assistant - Clerical page is loaded## Medical Assistant - Clericalremote type: On-Sitelocations: Woodbridge, VAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR-98284**City/State**Woodbridge, VA**Work Shift**First (Days)**Overview:****SMG is hiring a Medical Assistant****5,000 Sign on Bonus offered to eligible candidate!**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). 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 few 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.**Education:*** High School Diploma**Certification**:Must have one of the following Certifications:* Certified Medical Assistant* Registered Medical Assistant* Certified Clinical Medical Assistant* Certified EMT (EMT-B, AEMT, or Paramedic)* BLS within 90 days of hire date**Experience:*** Less than a year of related experience.**Keywords:** Talroo-Allied Health, Medical Assistant, CMA, RMA, CCMA, EMT, medical assisting, back office, front office, phlebotomy, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine**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• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development•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.**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.