Medical Assistant
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).
The Medical Assistant 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.
Certifications Required Upon Hire
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
- Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
- EMT Basic Certification (EMT)
Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.
Education
- HS Diploma required
Certification/Licensure
- CCMA, CMA, RMA, EMT-B or Paramedic certification required
Experience
- None required
Benefits
Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Paid Time Off, Sick
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401k/403B, 401a
- Performance Plus Bonus
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Work Perks
- Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
- Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
- Emergency Backup Care
- Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
- Life Insurance
- 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.