Sentara Health·Newport News, Virginia
The Medical Assistant performs patient care and administrative tasks under the supervision of clinical staff. They are responsible for maintaining a safe environment for patients and visitors while ensuring efficient daily operations.
Sentara Cardiology Specialist Port Warwick in New Port News, VA is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant. Up to 5,000 Sign on Bonus offered to eligible candidates! Candidates must be flexible to travel within sister Cardiology offices. Overview
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).
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 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 High School Diploma Certification Must have one of the following Certifications: Certified Medical Assistant Registered Medical Assistant Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Certified EMT (EMT-B) BLS within 90 days of hire date Experience Less than a year of related experience.
Keywords: Talroo-Allied Health, Medical Assistant, CMA, RMA, CCMA, EMT, medical assisting, back office, front office
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 have a High School Diploma and a recognized Medical Assistant or EMT certification. BLS certification is required within 90 days of hire, and less than one year of related experience is needed.
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.