Certified Medical Assistant -Float Pool
About The Position
Sentara Medical Group is seeking a full-time Certified Medical Assistant for its Float Pool, supporting practice locations in Elizabeth City, Moyock, and Edenton, North Carolina, as well as staffing needs in Virginia Beach or Chesapeake. The role involves travel across multiple Sentara Medical Group practices and affiliated hospital settings. Differential pay is offered for the flexibility and travel required, 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 based on 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 schedule is Monday through Friday, primarily 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Shifts may be 8, 10, or 12 hours depending on department needs, and flexibility is required to accommodate operational needs. Sentara Medical Group has more than 300 practices across Hampton Roads, Northern Virginia, and Northeastern North Carolina, providing primary and specialty care.
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.
- Must be willing and able to travel to Virginia Beach or Chesapeake and support multiple locations.
- Flexibility to accommodate operational needs and 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts.
Nice To Haves
- One to two years of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant in a physician practice, ambulatory clinic, or healthcare setting.
Responsibilities
- Perform patient-care tasks and procedures based on training, education, and competency evaluations.
- Perform administrative and clerical tasks.
- Work under the direction or supervision of a physician, NP/PA, RN, or LPN.
- Travel to multiple practice locations and affiliated hospital settings to support staffing needs.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Paid parental and family caregiver leave
- Emergency backup care
- Long-term and short-term disability and critical illness plans
- Life insurance
- 401(k)/403(b) with employer match
- Tuition assistance of $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Student debt pay down up to $10,000
- Pet insurance
- Legal resources plan
- Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus, subject to eligibility criteria
- Potential sign-on bonus up to $5,000 for qualified candidates
- Differential pay for flexibility and travel
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
