Medical Assistant

Sentara Health•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Demonstrates the ability to objectively assess a specific situation from a number of viewpoints considers an array of alternatives, assists with the development of realistic action plans and evaluates outcomes. Demonstrates the development of the specific skills and knowledge required of medical assistants, effective inter-departmental interactions, and ability to follow department and system policies, procedures, and practices. Productive and efficient in daily operations. Utilizes appropriate resources that are safe, effective, ethical, and fiscally responsible. Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!

Requirements

High School Diploma
One of the following certifications is required upon hire: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), EMT Basic Certification (EMT), or Paramedic certification.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.
No experience required.

Responsibilities

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).
Provides an environment for safety; identifies, addresses, and incorporates principles of safety for the patient, visitors, and employees.
Provides patient care tasks and procedures and administrative duties (as appropriate).
Demonstrates the ability to objectively assess a specific situation from a number of viewpoints considers an array of alternatives, assists with the development of realistic action plans and evaluates outcomes.
Demonstrates the development of the specific skills and knowledge required of medical assistants, effective inter-departmental interactions, and ability to follow department and system policies, procedures, and practices.
Productive and efficient in daily operations.
Utilizes appropriate resources that are safe, effective, ethical, and fiscally responsible.

Benefits

Sign on bonus available for qualified candidates!
Medical plans
Dental plans
Vision plans
Paid Time Off
Sick Leave
Tuition Reimbursement ($5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education)
401k/403B with Employer Match
401a
Performance Plus Bonus (annual discretionary bonus)
Career Advancement Opportunities
Work Perks
Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
Emergency Backup Care
Long-Term Disability plans
Short-Term Disability plans
Critical Illness plans
Life Insurance
Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
Pet Insurance
Legal Resources Plan