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Certified Medical Assistant

Sentara Health

Location
Onsite (Sentara Careplex Hospital, Virginia)
Compensation
$21 - $32/hr
Employment
Full-time
Level
Entry Level
Posted Today

About the role

Sentara Careplex Hospital is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to perform patient care and administrative tasks under the supervision of licensed medical professionals. The role supports efficient daily operations in a 224-bed acute care facility in Hampton, VA.

Skills

Patient care Administrative tasks Clerical tasks Clinical procedures Safety protocols Medical terminology Electronic health records Patient assessment Inter-departmental communication Policy compliance Back office support Front office support

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid time off
  • Paid parental leave

Perks

  • Sign-on bonus
  • Tuition assistance
  • Student loan repayment

Full job details

City/State

Hampton, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

Sentara Careplex Hospital seeking a Certified Medical Assistant in Hampton, VA. 

 

💰 Up to a $5,000 Sign-On Bonus for Qualified Candidates 

✨ New Grads Welcome to Apply  

 

Job Summary 

  • Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week 

  • 8-4:30

  • Floating when needed, mileage reimbursement offered 

  • Certification required at hire 

 

 

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 Required 

 

Certification REQUIRED 

Must have one of the following 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 

  • Medical experience Highly Preferred 

 

 

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


We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $21.69 - $32.14 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.

Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.


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

•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 CarePlex Hospital, located in Hampton, VA, is a 224-bed technologically advanced, acute care facility, and Certified Primary Stroke Center. Other features include specialized services in heart and vascular, urologic care, along with advanced diagnostic and surgical capabilities, a hospitalist program, and one of the state's busiest emergency departments. We are also home to the Orthopedic Hospital at Sentara CarePlex Hospital, the area's first dedicated orthopedic hospital. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.

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.