Certified Medical Assistant

Sentara Hospitals•Hampton, VA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Sentara CarePlex Hospital is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant in Hampton, Virginia. The role is scheduled Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with floating to other locations or areas when needed; mileage reimbursement is offered. New graduates are welcome to apply, and qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000. The Certified Medical Assistant performs patient-care and administrative or clerical tasks and procedures consistent with their training, education, and competency evaluations. Work is 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 appropriate patient-care procedures and administrative duties; and follows department and system policies, procedures, and practices. The employee is expected to assess situations objectively, consider alternatives, help develop realistic action plans, evaluate outcomes, interact effectively across departments, and work productively and efficiently while using resources that are safe, effective, ethical, and fiscally responsible. The full-time base pay range is $21.69–$32.14 per hour. Additional compensation may include shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. A discretionary annual bonus may be available subject to system and employee eligibility criteria. Sentara CarePlex Hospital is a 224-bed acute-care facility and Certified Primary Stroke Center, with specialized heart and vascular and urologic services, diagnostic and surgical capabilities, a hospitalist program, a busy emergency department, and an orthopedic hospital.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Certification required at hire. On the first day of employment, must 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.
Medical experience is highly preferred.

Nice To Haves

Medical experience.
New graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

Perform patient-care tasks and procedures based on training, education, and competency evaluations, as delegated and supervised by a Physician, NP/PA, RN, or LPN.
Perform appropriate administrative and clerical duties.
Promote and incorporate safety principles for patients, visitors, and employees.
Objectively assess situations, consider alternatives, assist with realistic action plans, and evaluate outcomes.
Develop and apply medical-assistant skills and knowledge; interact effectively with other departments and follow department and system policies, procedures, and practices.
Work productively and efficiently in daily operations and use resources that are safe, effective, ethical, and fiscally responsible.
Float when needed.

Benefits

Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.
Mileage reimbursement when floating as needed.
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.
Tuition assistance up to $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education.
Student debt pay down up to $10,000 and student loan repayment or educational assistance.
Pet insurance.
Legal resources plan.
Potential annual discretionary bonus, subject to eligibility criteria.
Potential additional compensation, including shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, and extra-shift incentives.