Medical Assistant-Renal Transplant

Sentara; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Student Loan Repayment

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform patient care and administrative duties under supervision. You will support physicians, nurses, and other staff, ensuring safety and efficiency in daily operations.

The role requires a HS Diploma and preferred experience in healthcare, with phlebotomy experience and MA program completion being advantageous. BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire and certification within 9 months (CCMA, CMA, RMA or EMT)

Qualifications

• HS Diploma required.
• Minimum of one year experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.
• BLS required within 90 days of hire.
• Certification within 9 months of employment: CCMA, CMA, RMA or EMT.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care and administrative and clerical related tasks as directed.
• Provides safe patient care environment and supports department policies.
• Demonstrates ability to assess situations and contribute to action plans.
• Follows through with tasks delegated by physicians or licensed professionals.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medical Assisting

Patient Care

Education

HS Diploma

Job description

City/StateNorfolk, VAWork ShiftFirst (Days)Overview:Full Time-Day shiftThe 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).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.EducationHS DiplomaQualifications:Minimum of one year experience in a healthcare setting preferred. Phlebotomy experience preferred Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred. BLS required within 90 days of hire.Certification must be received within (9) nine months of employment in one of the following certification programs:CCMA- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant orCMA- Certified Medical Assistant orRMA- Registered Medical Assistant orEMT- Emergency Medical TechnicianKeywords: Medical Assistant, Talroo-Allied Health, RMA, CMA, CCMA, Paramedic, EMTWe provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $20.31 - $29.92 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. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.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.Here at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day!Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School.In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.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.