[Hiring] Medical Assistant @Sentara Health

Role Description

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).

• Remote/Telehealth role!
• Sign on bonus available for qualified candidates!
• Provides an environment for safety; identifies, addresses, and incorporates principles of safety for the patient, visitors, and employees.
• 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 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.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma required
• CCMA, CMA, RMA, EMT-B or Paramedic certification required
• None required for experience

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.

Benefits

• 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.