Medical Assistant OB/GYN
About The Position
Sentara Obstetrics, Gynecology & Midwifery Specialists Family is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. This role works Monday through Friday for 40 hours per week and may require floating when needed; mileage reimbursement is offered. New graduates are welcome to apply, and certification is required at hire. 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 or physician assistant, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse. The role supports a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees and carries out patient-care procedures and appropriate administrative duties. The Medical Assistant assesses situations objectively, considers alternatives, helps develop realistic action plans, and evaluates outcomes. The role also requires developing medical-assisting skills and knowledge, effective interdepartmental interactions, adherence to department and system policies and procedures, and productive, efficient daily operations. Appropriate resources must be used in ways that are safe, effective, ethical, and fiscally responsible.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At hire, hold one of the following: Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, or Certified EMT (EMT-B).
- Obtain BLS within 90 days of hire.
- Work Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, with floating when needed.
Nice To Haves
- Phlebotomy experience is highly preferred.
- New graduates are welcome to apply.
Responsibilities
- Perform patient-care tasks and procedures within training, education, and competency evaluations.
- Perform administrative and clerical duties as appropriate.
- Work under the direction or supervision of a physician, NP/PA, RN, or LPN, as delegated.
- Support a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees by identifying and addressing safety principles.
- Assess situations objectively, consider alternatives, assist with realistic action plans, and evaluate outcomes.
- Interact effectively with other departments and follow department and system policies, procedures, and practices.
- Use appropriate resources safely, effectively, ethically, and fiscally responsibly.
- Float when needed.
Benefits
- Up to a $5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.
- Mileage reimbursement when floating.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000.
- Paid time off and sick leave, including holidays.
- 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 up to $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 if established system and employee eligibility criteria are met.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
