Jobs · Healthcare · Virginia

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)

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