Medical Assistant

Sentara Health • Harrisonburg, VA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Medical Group is hiring a Medical Assistant. A $5,000 Sign-on Bonus is offered to eligible candidates. The Medical Assistant performs patient care and administrative/clerical related tasks and procedures based on training, education, and competency evaluations, and as delegated by and under the direction/supervision of the Physician, Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (NP/PA), Registered Nurse (RN), or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The Medical Assistant provides an environment for safety; identifies, addresses, and incorporates principles of safety for the patient, visitors, and employees. The role involves providing patient care tasks and procedures and administrative duties (as appropriate). The Medical Assistant demonstrates the ability to objectively assess a specific situation from a few viewpoints, considers an array of alternatives, assists with the development of realistic action plans, and evaluates outcomes. They also demonstrate the development of specific skills and knowledge required of medical assistants, effective inter-departmental interactions, and the ability to follow department and system policies, procedures, and practices. The position requires being productive and efficient in daily operations and utilizing appropriate resources that are safe, effective, ethical, and fiscally responsible. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer with a diverse workforce of nearly 30,000 members, committed to improving health every day in a tobacco-free environment. Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider with over 131 years in business, offering numerous sites of care including hospitals, home health, medical groups, and a health plan. Sentara has been recognized as an 'Employer of Choice' and for having 'Best Hospitals' by U.S. News and World Report, and offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Must have one of the following Certifications: Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified EMT (EMT-B, AEMT, or Paramedic)
• BLS within 90 days of hire date
• Less than a year of related experience

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care and administrative/clerical related tasks and procedures based on training, education, and competency evaluations
• Perform tasks and procedures as delegated by and under the direction/supervision of the Physician, Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (NP/PA), Registered Nurse (RN), or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Provide an environment for safety
• Identify, address, and incorporate principles of safety for the patient, visitors, and employees
• Provide patient care tasks and procedures
• Provide administrative duties (as appropriate)
• Demonstrate the ability to objectively assess a specific situation from a few viewpoints
• Consider an array of alternatives
• Assist with the development of realistic action plans and evaluate outcomes
• Demonstrate the development of the specific skills and knowledge required of medical assistants
• Demonstrate effective inter-departmental interactions
• Follow department and system policies, procedures, and practices
• Be productive and efficient in daily operations
• Utilize appropriate resources that are safe, effective, ethical, and fiscally responsible

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED