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Medical Assistant / Front Desk

Sentara
Lorton, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/3/2025 CLOSED ON 1/14/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant / Front Desk position at Sentara?

SMG is hiring a Medical Assistant

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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, AEMT, or Paramedic)

  • 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, phlebotomy, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine

Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000

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