Certified Medical Assistant

Overview

The CERTIFIED Medical Assistant at SMG Internal Medicine Port Warwick in Newport News, VA, 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).

Position Details

• Full-time | Monday – Friday
• 40 hours per week
• Typical schedule: approximately 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., depending on provider workflow
• Up to a $5,000 Sign-On Bonus available for eligible candidates

Overview

The CERTIFIED 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 CERTIFIED Medical Assistant 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).

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Education REQUIRED: High School Diploma OR equivalency
• Certification REQUIRED: Must have one of the following on the first day of employment: Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified EMT (EMT-B)
• BLS within 90 days of hire date
• Experience: Phlebotomy experience
• Highly Preferred: Caring For Your Family and Your Career benefits

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a background check
• Must be able to pass a drug screen
• Must be able to pass a physical exam

Skills

• Effective communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• Caring For Your Family and Your Career
• 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
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

First (Days)