Certified Medical Assistant

Sentara Hospitals • Norfolk, VA

9d • Onsite

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 Medical Assistant provides a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees and performs patient-care procedures and administrative duties as appropriate. The role requires objective assessment of situations, consideration of alternatives, assistance with realistic action plans, and evaluation of outcomes. The Medical Assistant develops role-specific skills and knowledge, interacts effectively across departments, follows department and system policies and procedures, and works productively and efficiently while using resources that are safe, effective, ethical, and fiscally responsible. This is a Flexi/PRN urgent care opening in Norfolk, Virginia, with a rotating shift.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Upon hire, hold one of the following certifications: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), EMT Basic (EMT-B), or Paramedic certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient-care and administrative or clerical tasks and procedures within training, education, and competency evaluations.
• Provide care under the direction or supervision of a Physician, NP/PA, RN, or LPN.
• Promote safety for patients, visitors, and employees.
• Assess situations objectively, consider alternatives, assist in 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.
• Work productively and efficiently in daily operations and use resources safely, effectively, ethically, and fiscally responsibly.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental and family caregiver leave
• Paid military leave
• Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
• Emergency backup care
• 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
• Educational assistance or student loan repayment
• Pet insurance
• Legal resources plan
• Critical illness plans
• Voluntary benefits
• Potential annual discretionary bonus, subject to eligibility criteria
• Performance Plus Bonus
• Career advancement opportunities and Work Perks

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED