Certified Medical Assistant

Sentara Health•Williamsburg, VA

14d•$22 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Endocrinology Kingsmill is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant in Williamsburg, Virginia. The position works Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, on the first (day) shift. New graduates are welcome to apply, and certification is required at hire. 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 role supports a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees; provides patient-care tasks and procedures and appropriate administrative duties; and follows department and system policies, procedures, and practices. The role also requires effective interdepartmental interactions, productive and efficient daily operations, and the appropriate use of safe, effective, ethical, and fiscally responsible resources. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and one of the specified certifications on the first day of employment. BLS certification is required within 90 days of hire. Phlebotomy experience is highly preferred. The full-time hourly base pay range is $21.69–$32.14. Qualified candidates may receive a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000. Additional compensation may include shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities, subject to applicable conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
On the first day of employment, hold one of the following: Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, or Certified EMT (EMT-B).
BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
Able to perform duties within training, education, competency evaluations, and the direction or supervision of designated clinical staff.

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, under the direction or supervision of a Physician, NP/PA, RN, or LPN.
Perform administrative and clerical tasks and appropriate administrative duties.
Support 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.
Develop and apply medical-assistant skills and knowledge, interact effectively across departments, and follow department and system policies, procedures, and practices.
Contribute to productive and efficient daily operations and use resources safely, effectively, ethically, and fiscally responsibly.

Benefits

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