What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Assistant position at Sentara?
Sentara Medical Group Family Internal Careplex West Office is now hiring a Full-time Medical Assistant in Hampton, VA!
**ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES CAN RECEIVE up to a $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!**
Hours: Monday-Friday, Dayshift. NO NIGHTS, HOLIDAYS or WEEKENDS!
Overview
The Medical Assistant performs patient care and administrative and 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 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.
Education
- HS Diploma
Certification/Licensure
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), or EMT Basic Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days from hire
Experience
- Clinical/Administrative Experience 1 year preferred
Keywords: Medical Assistant, Talroo-Allied Health, RMA, CMA, CCMA, Paramedic, EMT
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000