Senior Medical Assistant

Sentara Health; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Sentara Health in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Senior Certified Medical Assistant to perform patient care tasks and administrative duties under the direction of physicians and nurses. The role requires a CMA/RMA/CCMA/EMT credentialing path and BLS within 90 days, with at least 3 years of patient care experience.

The position is full-time during the day shift, with opportunities for growth and supportive benefits included by the Sentara Health system.

Qualifications

• 3 years of patient care experience required.
• Certified Medical Assistant or equivalent certification preferred.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care tasks and procedures under supervision.
• Handle administrative duties as appropriate.

Skills

Patient care

Medical assisting

BLS certification

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Senior Certified Medical Assistant

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Position Location

Norfolk, VA

Position Status

Full-Time, Days

Overview

Perform patient care related tasks and procedures based on training, education, and competency evaluation, and as delegated or assigned by and/or under the direction/supervision of the Physician, Nurse Practitioner (NP)/Physician Assistant (PA), Registered Nurse (RN), or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Perform administrative duties, as appropriate.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certification

• Certified Medical Assistant
• Registered Medical Assistant
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
• Certified EMT (EMT-B, AEMT)
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire

Experience

• Patient Care experience of 3 years required.

Keywords

Talroo-Allied Health, Medical Assistant, CMA, RMA, CCMA, EMT, Monster

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.

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.