Medical Assistant
Sentara Health · Newport News, VA · 3 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
Overview
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 an environment for safety; identifies, addresses, and incorporates principles of safety for the patient, visitors, and employees.
- Performs 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
- High School Diploma.
- Must have one of the following Certifications: Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified EMT (EMT-B).
- BLS within 90 days of hire date.
Qualifications
- Less than a year of related experience.
Skills
- Objective assessment skills.
- Interpersonal communication skills.
- Administrative and clerical skills.
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.
- Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development.
- Pet Insurance.
- Legal Resources Plan.
Pay
Up to 5,000 Sign on Bonus offered to eligible candidates!
Schedule
First (Days)