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, NP/PA, RN, or LPN. The role supports a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees; performs appropriate patient-care and administrative duties; and follows department and system policies, procedures, and practices. The Medical Assistant is expected to assess situations objectively, consider alternatives, help develop realistic action plans, evaluate outcomes, work effectively with other departments, and use resources that are safe, effective, ethical, and fiscally responsible. Basic Life Support certification is required within 90 days of hire.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- One of the following certifications is required upon hire: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), or EMT Basic (EMT-B).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days of hire.
Responsibilities
- Perform patient-care tasks and procedures based on training, education, and competency evaluations, under the direction or supervision of a Physician, NP/PA, RN, or LPN.
- Perform administrative and clerical duties as appropriate.
- Promote safety for patients, visitors, and employees by identifying, addressing, and incorporating safety principles.
- Assess situations objectively, consider alternatives, assist in developing realistic action plans, and evaluate outcomes.
- Follow department and system policies, procedures, and practices, and interact effectively with other departments.
- Use appropriate resources that are safe, effective, ethical, and fiscally responsible.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Tuition assistance and educational opportunities
- 401(k)/403(b) with employer match
- 401(a)
- Performance Plus Bonus and potential annual discretionary bonus
- Career advancement opportunities
- Work Perks
- Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
- Paid parental and family caregiver leave
- Emergency backup care
- Long-term and short-term disability and critical illness plans
- Life insurance
- Student debt pay down up to $10,000
- Pet insurance
- Legal resources plan
- Paid holidays
- Paid military leave
- Voluntary benefits
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
