Certified Medical Assistant
Sentara Health · Woodbridge, VA · 1 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
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).
Responsibilities
- Provides patient care tasks and procedures and administrative duties (as appropriate).
- 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.
- Utilizes appropriate resources that are safe, effective, ethical, and fiscally responsible.
Requirements
- Less than a year of related experience.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma.
- Must have one of the following Certifications: Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified EMT (EMT-B, AEMT, or Paramedic).
- BLS within 90 days of hire date.
Skills
- Effective communication skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Organizational skills.
- Computer literacy.
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)