Certified Medical Assistant
Sentara Health · Harrisonburg, VA · 2 days ago
HealthcareFull-time
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).
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
- Certification required at hire
- Laboratory draw experience highly preferred
- Strong attitude and teamwork skills preferred
Qualifications
- Education: High School Diploma OR equivalency
- Certification: 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)
- Experience: Phlebotomy experience
Skills
- Objective assessment
- Alternative consideration
- Action plan development
- Ethical resource utilization
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
Pay
Up to $5,000 Sign-on Bonus offered to eligible candidates!
Schedule
Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week. Hours are approximately 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM, depending on provider workflow. Rarely floats, but must be able to float if needed.