Medical Assistant (MA) - Radiation Oncology

Sentara Health Plans; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Sentara Health Plans is hiring a Medical Assistant (MA) for the Radiation Oncology department at the Brock Cancer Center in Norfolk, Virginia. This full-time role involves providing patient care and performing administrative tasks under supervision.

The ideal candidate should have a high school degree or GED, certification as a Medical Assistant within nine months, and at least one year of clinical experience. A variety of benefits including medical, dental, and tuition assistance are provided.

Qualifications

• Must acquire certification within nine months of hire.
• Minimum of one year experience in a clinical/administrative setting required.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care and administrative tasks.
• Assist under the direction of NP/PA, RN, or LPN.

Skills

Clinical experience

Administrative skills

Phlebotomy experience

BLS certification

Education

High School Degree or GED

Medical Assistant program

Job description

Medical Assistant (MA) - Radiation Oncology page is loaded## Medical Assistant (MA) - Radiation Oncologyremote type: On-Sitelocations: Norfolk, VAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR-99780**City/State**Norfolk, VA**Work Shift**Rotating**Overview:****Sentara is hiring a Medical Assistant for their Brock Cancer Center Radiation Oncology/Ambulator Unit at the Brock Cancer Center in Norfolk, Virginia.****Shift:**This position is full-time/day shift. Hours can rotate between 630a - 8p, depending on patient load.**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).Must acquire one of the following certifications within nine (9) months of hire: Registered Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Clinical Certified Medical Assistant or Emergency Medical Technician Basic.**Education*** High School Degree or GED **REQUIRED****Experience*** Minimum of one year experience in a clinical/administrative setting **REQUIRED*** Phlebotomy experience preferred* Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.* BLS required within 90 days of hire.* Insurance knowledge and background preferredKeywords: Talroo-Allied Heath. Medical Assistant. Certified Medical Assistant. MA. CMA. Phlebotomy. Oncology MA.**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.