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Medical Assistant Family Medicine Independence

Sentara Health
Independence, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 24 Mar 2025
💰 $50,000/yr($32,000/yr$50,000/yr)

About the role

City/State

Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift

Multiple shifts available

Overview:

Sentara Family Medicine Independence is looking for a Medical Assistant to join the team. This full-time position is located in Virginia Beach, VA.

***Sign on Bonus offered for qualified candidates***

Position Status: Full-time, Rotating shift

Position Location: Virginia Beach, VA

Standard Working Hours: Open Monday - Friday from 7:00AM to 7:00PM for walk-in clinic and 7:30AM - 5:00PM for family medicine.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - Certification - American Medical Technologists (AMT) or EMT Basic-Certifications-National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)- Certification National Healthcare Association (NHA) or EMT Advanced-Certification -National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) or Paramedic

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. 

Requirements:

  • High School Grad or Equivalent
  • Required: CMA, RMA, EMT or Paramedic certification required.
  • Preferred: Minimum of one year experience in a healthcare setting or one year experience as an EMT, Paramedic, and/or Corpsman preferred
  • Preferred: Phlebotomy experience preferred, plus experience with electronic medical records
  • Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, or certified EMT (EMT-B, AEMT, or Paramedic) required. Existing Medical Assistants hired prior to 12/1/14 may obtain the Cert MA or Reg MA certification or obtain the Assessment Based Recognition Order Entry (ABR-OE) prior to 6/30/15

Benefits: Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, a 401k/403B, 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks, and more. 

Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth. 

Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our 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!

Keywords: Medical Assistant, CMA, RMA, MA, medical assisting, back office, front office, phlebotomy, phlebotomy, phlebotomist, SMG, medical group

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. The base pay rate for Full Time employment is:$16.92 - $25.38

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your CareerMedical, 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• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development•Pet Insurance 
•Legal Resources Plan
•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, a

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