Certified Medical Assitant at Sentara Family Medicine and Peds Edinburgh

Sentara Hospitals • Chesapeake, VA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Family Medicine & Pediatrics Edinburgh is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant in Chesapeake, Virginia. The role performs patient-care procedures and administrative or clerical tasks based on training, education, and competency evaluations, as delegated and under the direction or supervision of a physician, NP/PA, RN, or LPN. The Certified Medical Assistant helps maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees by identifying and applying safety principles. The position also requires effective judgment, consideration of alternatives, assistance with realistic action plans, and evaluation of outcomes. The employee develops medical-assisting skills and knowledge, interacts effectively across departments, follows department and system policies and procedures, and works productively and efficiently while using resources that are safe, effective, ethical, and fiscally responsible.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, on the first (day) shift. Certification is required at hire; new graduates are welcome to apply. The posted full-time hourly base-pay range is $21.69–$32.14. Additional compensation may be available, including differentials, overtime, incentives, and bonuses. Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Hold one of the following on the first day of employment: Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, or Certified EMT (EMT-B).
• BLS certification within 90 days of the hire date.

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy experience is highly preferred.
• New graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient-care tasks and procedures based on training, education, and competency evaluations, as delegated and under the direction or supervision of a physician, NP/PA, RN, or LPN.
• Perform administrative and clerical duties, as appropriate.
• Identify and apply safety principles to help provide a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees.
• Assess situations objectively, consider alternatives, assist in developing realistic action plans, and evaluate outcomes.
• Develop medical-assisting skills and knowledge and interact effectively with other departments.
• Follow department and system policies, procedures, and practices.
• Work productively and efficiently in daily operations and use resources that are safe, effective, ethical, and fiscally responsible.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance, including long-term and short-term disability.
• 401(k)/403(b) with employer match.
• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays.
• Paid parental and family caregiver leave; paid military leave.
• Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000.
• Emergency backup care.
• Critical illness plans.
• Tuition assistance up to $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.
• Potential annual discretionary bonus, subject to system and employee eligibility criteria.
• Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.

What This Job Offers

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