Certified Medical Assistant
Sentara Health · Norfolk, VA · 2 days ago
HealthcarePart-time
About the role
The Medical Assistant performs patient care and administrative and 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).
Responsibilities
- Assist physicians and other healthcare providers with patient care activities.
- Prepare patients for examinations and treatments.
- Administer medications and treatments as directed.
- Collect and process specimens for laboratory tests.
- Record patient information accurately in medical records.
- Manage patient scheduling and appointment coordination.
- Perform administrative duties such as filing, billing, and insurance verification.
Requirements
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), or EMT Basic Certification.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days from hire.
- One year of clinical/administrative experience preferred.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
Skills
- Strong communication skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.
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.
- Pet Insurance.
- Legal Resources Plan.
- Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.
Pay
Details not specified.
Schedule
This position is part-time/day shift. 3 days/week: 8a-4:30p.