Sentara Health·South Boston, Virginia
The Medical Assistant provides patient care tasks, procedures, and administrative duties while ensuring a safe environment for patients and staff. They are responsible for objectively assessing situations and following department policies to maintain efficient daily operations.
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.
Candidates must be a high school graduate and hold a CMA, RMA, CCMA, or EMT Basic certification, with BLS required within 90 days. One year of clinical or administrative experience is preferred.
Market context
Medical Assistant roles in Virginia are commonly in demand across clinics, physician offices, and outpatient settings, especially for candidates who can support both front-office and clinical tasks. This role is competitive because employers often want an MA program graduate with CMA/RMA certification or equivalent experience, plus CPR certification and TB screening participation. Before applying, confirm your certification status and compare the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here with the original posting to save research time.
