Certified Medical Assistant

Sentara Hospitals • Edenton, NC

13d • Onsite

About The Position

SMG Family Internal Medicine Edenton is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant in Edenton, NC. This role involves performing patient care and administrative/clerical tasks under the supervision of licensed healthcare professionals. The Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for ensuring a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees, and for objectively assessing situations, developing action plans, and evaluating outcomes. The position requires the demonstration of specific skills and knowledge relevant to medical assisting, effective inter-departmental interactions, and adherence to department and system policies. Efficiency in daily operations and responsible utilization of resources are also key aspects of this role.

Requirements

• High School Diploma OR equivalency
• Certified Medical Assistant
• Registered Medical Assistant
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
• Certified EMT (EMT-B)
• BLS within 90 days of hire date
• Phlebotomy experience Highly Preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care and administrative/clerical related tasks and procedures based on training, education, and competency evaluations, as delegated by and under the direction/supervision of the Physician, Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (NP/PA), Registered Nurse (RN), or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Provides an environment for safety; identifies, addresses, and incorporates principles of safety for the patient, visitors, and employees.
• Provides patient care tasks and procedures and administrative duties (as appropriate).
• Demonstrates the ability to objectively assess a specific situation from a few viewpoints, considers an array of alternatives, assists with the development of realistic action plans, and evaluates outcomes.
• Demonstrates the development of the specific skills and knowledge required of medical assistants, effective inter-departmental interactions, and ability to follow department and system policies, procedures, and practices.
• Is productive and efficient in daily operations.
• Utilizes appropriate resources that are safe, effective, ethical, and fiscally responsible.

Benefits

• 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
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

What This Job Offers

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