Jobs · Healthcare · Virginia

Medical Assistant

Sentara Health · Chesapeake, VA · 2 days ago
HealthcareFull-time

Overview

Sign on bonus available for qualified candidates! 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). One of the following certifications is required upon hire: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), or EMT Basic Certification (EMT).

Responsibilities

  • 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).
  • Demonstrates the ability to objectively assess a specific situation from a number of 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

  • HS Diploma required
  • CCMA, CMA, RMA, EMT-B or Paramedic certification required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire
  • None required

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
  • Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
  • Pet Insurance
  • Legal Resources Plan
  • Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.
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