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Certified Medical Assistant

Sentara Health·Harrisonburg, Virginia

Full Time·On Site·Remote friendly·0-2 yrs·Posted 14 days ago
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About the role

Perform patient care and administrative tasks under the supervision of medical providers. Ensure a safe environment for patients and visitors while maintaining efficient daily office operations.

City/State: Harrisonburg, VA

Work Shift: First (Days)

Overview

Sentara Obstetrics, Gynecology & Midwifery Specialists Evelyn Byrd is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant in Harrisonburg, VA.

  • Job Summary
  • Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week
  • Hours are approximately 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM, depending on provider workflow
  • Rarely floats, but must be able to float if needed
  • Certification required at hire
  • Lab draw experience highly preferred
  • Fast-paced office environment
  • Strong attitude and teamwork skills preferred
  • Up to $5,000 Sign-on Bonus offered to eligible candidates!

Overview

The CERTIFIED 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 CERTIFIED 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 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.

Productive and efficient in daily operations.

Utilizes appropriate resources that are safe, effective, ethical, and fiscally responsible.

  • Education REQUIRED
  • High School Diploma OR equivalency

Certification REQUIRED

Must have one of the following one on the first day of employment

  • Certified Medical Assistant
  • Registered Medical Assistant
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
  • Certified EMT (EMT-B)

BLS within 90 days of hire date

  • Experience
  • Phlebotomy experience Highly Preferred

Keywords: Talroo-Allied Health, Medical Assistant, CMA, RMA, CCMA, EMT, medical assisting, back office, front office

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
  • 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.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma and a valid medical assistant or EMT certification upon hire. Phlebotomy experience is highly preferred, and BLS certification is required within 90 days.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Teamwork
  • Administrative Tasks
  • Patient Care
  • Phlebotomy
  • Patient Safety
  • Medical Assisting
  • Clinical Assessment
  • Clerical Procedures
  • Lab Draw

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Harrisonburg, Virginia
Posted
Jul 14, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Sentara Health

Sentara Health, an integrated, not-for-profit health care delivery system, celebrates more than 135 years in pursuit of its mission - "we improve health every day." Sentara is one of the largest health systems in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, and among the top 20 largest...

Salary listed on 109 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Virginia medical assistant roles remain in steady demand

In Virginia, certified medical assistant roles are commonly tied to outpatient clinics, physician offices, and specialty practices, with employers often looking for candidates who can support both clinical and administrative workflows. These positions can be competitive when applicants bring phlebotomy experience, current certification, and a reliable patient-care background. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then tailor your application to highlight hands-on clinical skills and any blood-draw experience.

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