Certified Medical Assistant
About The Position
Sentara is seeking a Flexi/PRN Medical Assistant to join its Urgent Care team in Suffolk, Virginia. The Medical Assistant performs patient-care procedures and administrative or clerical tasks based on training, education, and competency evaluations, as delegated and supervised by a Physician, Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Registered Nurse, or Licensed Practical Nurse. The role promotes a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees and follows department and system policies, procedures, and practices. The Medical Assistant is expected to work productively and efficiently, use resources that are safe, effective, ethical, and fiscally responsible, and develop the skills and knowledge needed for the role. Basic Life Support certification is required within 90 days of hire.
Requirements
- High school diploma required.
- At hire, one of the following certifications is required: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), EMT Basic (EMT), or Paramedic certification.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days of hire.
- No experience required.
Responsibilities
- Perform patient-care tasks and procedures within training, education, and demonstrated competency.
- Perform administrative and clerical duties as appropriate.
- Carry out delegated duties under the direction and supervision of a Physician, NP/PA, RN, or LPN.
- Promote safety for patients, visitors, and employees.
- Assess situations objectively, consider alternatives, assist in developing realistic action plans, and evaluate outcomes.
- Interact effectively with other departments and follow department and system policies, procedures, and practices.
- Use appropriate resources safely, effectively, ethically, and fiscally responsibly.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Tuition assistance and educational opportunities
- Student loan repayment or debt pay-down assistance
- 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; 401(a) also mentioned
- Performance Plus bonus and potential annual discretionary bonus, subject to eligibility criteria
- Career advancement opportunities
- Work Perks
- Paid parental and family caregiver leave
- Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
- Emergency backup care
- Long-term and short-term disability and critical illness plans
- Life insurance
- Pet insurance
- Legal resources plan
- Voluntary benefits
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
