Remote Medical Assistant (Telehealth Services)

Job Description

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).

Education

An HS Diploma is required.

Certification/Licensure

A CCMA, CMA, RMA, EMT-B, or Paramedic certification is required.

Experience

No prior experience is required.

About the Role

This is a remote/telehealth role with a sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• 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, consider an array of alternatives, assist with the development of realistic action plans, and evaluate outcomes.
• Develops the specific skills and knowledge required of medical assistants, effectively interacts with other departments, and follows department and system policies, procedures, and practices.
• Works productively and efficiently in daily operations, utilizing appropriate resources that are safe, effective, ethical, and fiscally responsible.
• Obtains Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One of the following certifications: CCMA, CMA, RMA, EMT-B, or Paramedic.
• No prior experience required.

Qualifications

• Objective assessment and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Skills

• Medical assisting skills.
• Administrative and clerical duties.
• Inter-departmental interactions.
• Department and system policies, procedures, and practices.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• 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.

Benefits

• Caregivers can earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

About the Company

Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, a 401k/403B, 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks, and more.

The company supports a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth.

As an equal opportunity employer, Sentara Health prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of their mission "to improve health every day," Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

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