Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
About The Position
Sentara Medical Group’s Family Medicine First Colonial Clinic in Virginia Beach, Virginia, is seeking a full-time Certified Medical Assistant (CMA). The role is suited to a dependable, organized, and compassionate team member with strong communication skills who is passionate about high-quality, patient-centered care and works well in a collaborative clinical environment. The Certified Medical Assistant performs patient-care and administrative or clerical tasks and procedures according to 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 schedule is Monday through Friday on the day shift. A sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 is available for qualified candidates. Sentara Medical Group has more than 300 practices across Hampton Roads, Northern Virginia, and Northeastern North Carolina. Its care teams provide services in areas including family and internal medicine, pediatrics, and specialties, and work to improve the patient experience and healthcare through personalized care and technology.
Requirements
- Less than one year of related experience is required.
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Current, unexpired Medical Assistant certification (CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA, NRCMA, CMAC, or equivalent) or EMT-Basic certification from an accredited organization.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 90 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Previous CMA experience in family medicine, primary care, a physician practice, or an ambulatory care setting is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform patient-care tasks and procedures based on training, education, and competency evaluations.
- Perform administrative and clerical tasks related to patient care.
- Carry out delegated duties under the direction or supervision of a Physician, NP/PA, RN, or LPN.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k)/403(b) with employer match
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Paid parental and family caregiver leave
- Paid military leave
- Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
- Emergency backup care
- Critical illness plans
- Tuition assistance of up to $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Educational assistance or student loan repayment
- Student debt pay down up to $10,000
- Pet insurance
- Legal resources plan
- Potential annual discretionary bonus subject to system and employee eligibility criteria
- Sign-on bonus up to $5,000 for qualified candidates
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
