Certified Medical Assistant
About The Position
The 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 (NP/PA), Registered Nurse (RN), or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The role provides a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees and performs patient-care procedures and administrative duties as appropriate. The Medical Assistant uses sound judgment to assess situations, consider alternatives, help develop realistic action plans, and evaluate outcomes. The position requires developing the skills and knowledge specific to medical assisting, effective interdepartmental interactions, and adherence to department and system policies, procedures, and practices. The Medical Assistant is expected to be productive and efficient and use resources that are safe, effective, ethical, and fiscally responsible. A qualifying certification is required upon hire, and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 90 days of hire. This is a first-shift (days) position in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. A sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates. Sentara offers a competitive compensation package; the stated full-time base pay range is $21.69–$32.14 per hour, with potential additional compensation such as differentials, overtime, incentives, or bonuses. Benefits include health and insurance coverage, paid leave, retirement plans, educational assistance, and other programs. Sentara describes a family-friendly culture and opportunities for development and growth. The organization is an equal opportunity employer, emphasizes diversity and inclusion, and maintains a tobacco-free environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma required.
- Upon hire, one of the following certifications is required: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), EMT Basic (EMT-B), or Paramedic certification.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.
- No prior experience required.
Responsibilities
- Perform patient care tasks and procedures based on training, education, and competency evaluations, under the direction or supervision of designated clinical staff.
- Perform administrative and clerical tasks as appropriate.
- Promote safety for patients, visitors, and employees.
- Assess situations objectively, consider alternatives, assist with developing realistic action plans, and evaluate outcomes.
- Develop medical-assistant skills and knowledge and interact effectively with other departments.
- Follow department and system policies, procedures, and practices.
- Support productive and efficient daily operations.
- Use resources that are safe, effective, ethical, and fiscally responsible.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Paid parental and family caregiver leave
- Paid holidays
- Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
- 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
- Student debt pay down up to $10,000
- Pet insurance
- Legal resources plan
- Potential annual discretionary bonus, subject to eligibility criteria
- Potential sign-on bonus for qualified candidates
- Educational assistance or student loan repayment
- Career advancement opportunities
- Work Perks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
