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Medical Assistant

Sentara Health·Virginia Beach, Virginia

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 4 days ago
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About the role

The Medical Assistant performs patient care and administrative tasks under the supervision of licensed medical providers. They are responsible for maintaining a safe environment for patients and visitors while ensuring efficient daily operations.

City/State Virginia Beach, VA Work Shift First (Days) Overview

  • 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).
  • 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). 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. 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, a 401k/403B, 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks, and more. Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth. Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve! Keywords: Talroo-Allied Health, Medical Assistant, MA, CMA, CCMA, EMT

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

Candidates must have a high school diploma and a certification such as CMA, RMA, CCMA, or EMT-B. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 90 days of hire.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Administrative Tasks
  • Patient Care
  • Patient Safety
  • Basic Life Support
  • Medical Assisting
  • Clinical Assessment
  • Clerical Procedures
  • Inter-departmental Interaction

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Locations
Virginia Beach, Virginia; Princess Anne, Maryland
Posted
Jul 24, 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 role with steady demand

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.

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