Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)– Pediatrics

Sentara Hospitals • Virginia Beach, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Medical Group’s Pediatric Physicians Camelot Clinic in Virginia Beach, Virginia, is seeking a full-time Certified Medical Assistant to support its pediatric care team. The CMA works alongside providers, coordinates patient care, and helps families navigate their healthcare experience.

The Certified Medical Assistant performs patient-care and administrative or clerical tasks and procedures based on training, education, and competency evaluations. Duties are delegated and performed under the direction or supervision of a Physician, Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Registered Nurse, or Licensed Practical Nurse. The clinic operates Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, on the day shift. A sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 is available for qualified candidates.

Sentara Medical Group includes more than 300 practices across Hampton Roads, Northern Virginia, and Northeastern North Carolina. Its practices provide care in areas including family and internal medicine, pediatrics, cardiology, neurology, and orthopedics, and work to provide personalized, quality care and improve the patient experience.

Requirements

• Less than one year of related experience is required.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Current, unexpired Medical Assistant certification (CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA, NRCMA, CMAC, or equivalent) or EMT-Basic certification from an accredited organization.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Certified Medical Assistant experience in a physician practice or ambulatory care setting.
• Pediatric experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient-care tasks and procedures based on training, education, and competency evaluations.
• Perform administrative and clerical tasks and procedures.
• Carry out delegated duties under the direction or supervision of a Physician, Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Registered Nurse, or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Support providers and coordinate patient care.
• Help families navigate their healthcare experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Life and disability insurance, including long-term and short-term disability and critical illness plans.
• 401(k)/403(b) with employer match.
• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays.
• Paid parental and family caregiver leave, and paid military leave.
• Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000.
• Emergency backup care.
• Educational assistance, including tuition assistance of $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education.
• Student debt pay down up to $10,000 and student loan repayment assistance.
• Pet insurance.
• Legal resources plan.
• Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus, subject to established system and employee eligibility criteria.
• Sign-on bonus up to $5,000 for qualified candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED