Certified Medical Assistant
Sentara Health · Newport News, VA · 1 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
Overview
SMG Internal Medicine Port Warwick is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant in Newport News, VA. Up to a $5,000 Sign-On Bonus for Qualified Candidates. New Grads Welcome to Apply.
Job Summary
Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week. Floating when needed, mileage reimbursement offered. Certification required at hire.
Responsibilities
- Perform patient care and administrative/clerical related tasks and procedures based on training, education, and competency evaluations, 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 and administrative duties (as appropriate).
- 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.
- Develop the specific skills and knowledge required of medical assistants.
- Maintain effective inter-departmental interactions and 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.
Requirements
- High School Diploma OR equivalency (Required)
- Must have one of the following on the first day of employment: Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, or Certified EMT (EMT-B)
- BLS within 90 days of hire date
Qualifications
- Phlebotomy experience (Highly Preferred)
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
- Annual discretionary bonus opportunity (if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met)