Certified Medical Assistant

Sentara Hospitals • Williamsburg, VA

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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 role provides a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees, and includes appropriate patient-care procedures and administrative duties. This is a Flexi/PRN Urgent Care opening in Williamsburg, Virginia, on the first (day) shift.

The Medical Assistant objectively assesses situations from multiple viewpoints, considers alternatives, helps develop realistic action plans, and evaluates outcomes. The role requires developing medical-assistant skills and knowledge, effective interdepartmental interactions, compliance with department and system policies and procedures, and productive, efficient daily operations. The employee uses resources that are safe, effective, ethical, and fiscally responsible.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Upon hire, hold one of the following: 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 required within 90 days of hire.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient-care and administrative or clerical tasks and procedures within training, education, competency evaluations, and delegated scope.
• Provide a safe environment and apply safety principles for patients, visitors, and employees.
• Objectively assess situations from multiple viewpoints, consider alternatives, help develop realistic action plans, and evaluate outcomes.
• Develop and apply 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.
• Use resources that are safe, effective, ethical, and fiscally responsible.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k)/403(b) with employer match
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Paid parental and family caregiver leave
• Paid military leave
• Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
• Emergency backup care
• Tuition assistance of 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
• Voluntary benefits
• Potential annual discretionary bonus for eligible colleagues

What This Job Offers

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