What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Sentara?
SMG is hiring a Medical Assistant
5,000 Sign on Bonus offered to eligible candidate!
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