Certified Medical Assistant
About The Position
Sentara is seeking a Flexi/PRN Medical Assistant to join its Urgent Care team in Suffolk, Virginia. The Medical Assistant performs patient-care procedures and administrative or clerical tasks based on training, education, and competency evaluations, as delegated and supervised by a Physician, NP/PA, RN, or LPN. The role supports a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees and follows applicable department and system policies, procedures, and practices. The Medical Assistant uses appropriate resources responsibly and works productively and efficiently in daily operations. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 90 days of hire. One of the specified medical assistant or emergency medical certifications is required upon hire.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Upon hire, one of the following certifications: CCMA, CMA, RMA, EMT-B, or Paramedic certification.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.
Responsibilities
- Perform patient-care tasks and procedures within training, education, and demonstrated competency.
- Perform administrative and clerical duties as appropriate.
- Work under the direction and supervision of a Physician, NP/PA, RN, or LPN.
- Promote safety for patients, visitors, and employees by identifying and addressing safety considerations.
- Assess situations from multiple viewpoints, consider alternatives, assist in developing realistic action plans, and evaluate outcomes.
- Develop and apply the skills and knowledge required of medical assistants; interact effectively across departments and follow department and system policies and procedures.
- Use resources that are safe, effective, ethical, and fiscally responsible, and work productively and efficiently.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental and family caregiver leave
- 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
- Additional compensation may include shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities
- Career advancement opportunities and Work Perks
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
