Certified Medical Assistant

Sentara Hospitals • Suffolk, VA

7d • Onsite

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, Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Registered Nurse, or Licensed Practical Nurse. The role supports a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees and follows department and system policies, procedures, and practices. The Medical Assistant is expected to use resources safely, effectively, ethically, and responsibly, and to work productively and efficiently in daily operations.

One of the listed certifications is required upon hire: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), or EMT Basic (EMT). Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 90 days of hire. A high school diploma is required; no experience is required.

The posting describes Sentara's compensation and benefits, including a full-time hourly base-pay range of $21.69–$32.14. Compensation may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs, and additional compensation may be available. The role is identified as flexi/PRN, so the full-time compensation and benefits information may not apply to this position.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• At hire, hold one of the following certifications: CCMA, CMA, RMA, or EMT Basic certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.
• No experience required.

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 administrative and clerical duties as appropriate.
• Promote safety for patients, visitors, and employees by identifying, addressing, and incorporating safety principles.
• 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 with other departments and follow department and system policies, procedures, and practices.
• Use resources that are safe, effective, ethical, and fiscally responsible.
• Work productively and efficiently in daily operations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Paid time off 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
• Long-term and short-term disability and critical illness plans
• Life insurance
• 401(k)/403(b) with employer match
• Tuition assistance of up to $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student debt paydown of up to $10,000
• Educational assistance or student loan repayment
• Pet insurance
• Legal resources plan
• Voluntary benefits
• Potential annual discretionary bonus subject to system and employee eligibility criteria
• Career advancement and development opportunities

What This Job Offers

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