Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Pre-Anesthesia Department

Sentara Hospitals•Woodbridge, VA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant for its Pre-Anesthesia Testing (PAT) Unit in Woodbridge, Virginia. This is a full-time, on-site clinical and administrative role based at the main hospital campus in a dedicated office and clinic room. The PAT Unit provides comprehensive preoperative assessments for approximately 400 surgical cases per month across specialties including Complex GYN, Neurosurgery, Vascular/Thoracic, and Orthopedic surgery. Its team includes nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and schedulers, and typically evaluates 6 to 10 patients daily by phone and in person. The CMA supports a smooth pre-surgical experience and helps ensure patient safety and surgical readiness through collaboration with providers and nursing staff. The CMA performs patient care and administrative or clerical tasks within their training, education, and competency, as delegated by and under the direction or supervision of a physician, NP/PA, RN, or LPN. Clinical duties include obtaining vital signs, taking medical histories, measuring blood pressure, and, with appropriate experience and training, performing phlebotomy and other in-clinic procedures to prepare patients for provider assessments. Administrative duties include follow-up calls, managing referrals, confirming surgical readiness, and arranging appointments for necessary medical clearances. The schedule is Monday through Friday during business hours on the day shift, with no call, nights, or weekends. The listed full-time base pay range is $21.69–$32.14 per hour. Additional compensation may be available, including shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonuses; compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
At least 1 year of clinical experience.
Medical terminology and data entry experience.
Upon hire, hold one of the following: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), or EMT Basic certification.
BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Advanced studies in Medical Assisting.
2 years of clinic experience.
Background in Orthopedics, Cardiovascular, or a similar area.
Vital signs and intake experience.
Phlebotomy and EKG experience.

Responsibilities

Perform patient care and administrative or clerical tasks within training, education, and competency, as delegated and supervised by a physician, NP/PA, RN, or LPN.
Obtain vital signs, take medical histories, and measure blood pressure.
Perform phlebotomy and other in-clinic procedures when appropriately experienced and trained.
Prepare patients for provider assessments and support a smooth pre-surgical experience.
Make follow-up office calls and manage referrals.
Confirm surgical readiness and schedule appointments for necessary medical clearances.
Collaborate with nursing staff and providers using an adaptable, patient-centered approach.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Life and disability insurance, including long-term and short-term disability and critical illness plans.
401(k)/403(b) with employer match.
Paid time off, 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.
Educational assistance and tuition assistance up to $5,250 per year, with discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education.
Student loan repayment or student debt pay down up to $10,000.
Pet insurance.
Legal resources plan.
Colleagues may be eligible to earn an annual discretionary bonus, subject to established system and employee eligibility criteria.