Sentara Health is currently seeking a Medical Assistant In the Emergency Department at our Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia.

Hours/Shift: Flexi Part-Time, Nights, 4 hrs per week

Sentara Benefits:

We are setting the standard for medical excellence within a vibrant, creative, and highly productive workplace. Sentara offers exciting benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid annual leave, paid parental leave, emergency caregiver leave, educational assistance, student loan paydown, 403(B), 401(K) and more! For more information about our employee benefits click Benefits - Sentara (sentaracareers.com) 

• Join our team! Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization who cares about 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! The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15 years.

Position Overview:

As a Medical Assistant with Sentara, you will work directly with a doctor conducting phlebotomy (lab), clinical and clerical duties. This position's primary responsibilities include bringing the patients into rooms, taking vitals, verifying patient information, and preparing them for the doctor. You will find that teamwork is exceptional, with everyone working together to ensure the best care for our patients.

Click https://youtu.be/6t_LBsgei6M to hear Tischia tell us about a day in the life of a Medical Assistant with Sentara Healthcare. 

Education Required:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred:

Phlebotomy

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program

1 year in a healthcare environment setting

Certifications Required:

BLS is required within 90 days of hire.

Keywords: #INDEED, clinical, lab, clerical, clinical assistant, Talroo-Allied Health, medical

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI

• High School Grad or Equivalent

• Related Less than a year

• Technology/Computer
• Active Listening
• Reading Comprehension
• Service Orientation
• Speaking