Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)– Pediatrics
About The Position
Sentara Medical Group’s Pediatric Physicians Camelot Clinic is seeking a full-time Certified Medical Assistant to support its pediatric care team in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The CMA works alongside providers, coordinates patient care, and helps families navigate their healthcare experience. The role performs patient-care and administrative or clerical tasks and procedures based on training, education, and competency evaluations, as delegated and under the direction or supervision of a Physician, Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Registered Nurse, or Licensed Practical Nurse. Clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, on the day shift. The position offers up to a $5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates. Sentara Medical Group has more than 300 practices across Hampton Roads, Northern Virginia, and Northeastern North Carolina, providing care in areas including family and internal medicine, pediatrics, cardiology, neurology, and orthopedics. Its care teams aim to provide personalized, quality care and improve the patient experience.
Requirements
- Less than one year of related experience is required.
- High school graduation or equivalent is required.
- Current, unexpired Medical Assistant certification (CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA, NRCMA, CMAC, or equivalent) or EMT-Basic certification from an accredited organization is required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 90 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Previous Certified Medical Assistant experience in a physician practice or ambulatory care setting.
- Pediatric experience is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform patient-care tasks and procedures within training, education, and competency evaluations.
- Perform administrative and clerical tasks related to patient care.
- Support providers and coordinate patient care.
- Help families navigate their healthcare experience.
- Carry out delegated duties under the direction or supervision of a Physician, Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Registered Nurse, or Licensed Practical Nurse.
Benefits
- Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.
- 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 of $10,000.
- Pet insurance.
- Legal Resources Plan.
- Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if system and employee eligibility criteria are met.
- Additional compensation may include shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
