The Medical Assistant performs patient care and administrative/clerical tasks under the direction of licensed clinical staff, ensuring a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees. Duties include executing patient care procedures and administrative functions as appropriate to their training and competency.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma and one of several specified certifications, such as Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, or Certified EMT, with BLS required within 90 days of hire. Less than one year of related experience is required for this role.
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Job description
City/State Afton, VA Work Shift First (Days) Overview
Sentara Medical Group is seeking to hire an individual to join our team as a Medical Assistant!
Position
Location:
Afton,
VA
Position
Status:
Full-time
Standard
Working
Hours: Monday –
Friday, 8:30a to 5p Overview The Medical Assistant performs patient care and administrative and 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). Click https://youtu.be/6t_LBsgei6Mto(Opens in a new tab) hear Tischia tell us about a day in the life of a Medical Assistant with Sentara Healthcare. Education High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required) Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program (Preferred) Certification/Licensure Certification must be received within (9) nine months of employment in one of the following certification programs: CCMA- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant or CMA- Certified Medical Assistant or RMA- Registered Medical Assistant or EMT- Emergency Medical Technician BLS is required within 90 days of hire. Experience One year of clinical/administrative experience (Required)
Phlebotomy experience (Preferred)
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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
Benefits
Life Insurance
Sick Leave
Medical
Dental
Paid Time Off
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Pet Insurance
Tuition Assistance
Vision plans
Annual discretionary bonus
Adoption
Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement
Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
Emergency Backup Care
Critical Illness plans
401k/403B with Employer Match
Student Debt Pay Down
Reimbursement for certifications
Free access to complete CEUs and professional development
Legal Resources Plan
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. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and 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 our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment. For positions that are available as remote work,
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. Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!
