About this Certified Medical Assistant role at Sentara Health
City/State
Harrisonburg, VAWork Shift
First (Days)Overview:
Sentara Obstetrics, Gynecology & Midwifery Specialists Evelyn Byrd is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant in Harrisonburg, VA.
Job Summary
Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week
Hours are approximately 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM, depending on provider workflow
Rarely floats, but must be able to float if needed
Certification required at hire
Lab draw experience highly preferred
Fast-paced office environment
Strong attitude and teamwork skills preferred
Up to $5,000 Sign-on Bonus offered to eligible candidates!
Overview
The CERTIFIED 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 CERTIFIED 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 REQUIRED
High School Diploma OR equivalency
Certification REQUIRED
Must have one of the following one on the first day of employment:
Certified Medical Assistant
Registered Medical Assistant
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Certified EMT (EMT-B)
BLS within 90 days of hire date
Experience
Phlebotomy experience Highly Preferred
Keywords: Talroo-Allied Health, Medical Assistant, CMA, RMA, CCMA, EMT, medical assisting, back office, front office
•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, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.
For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:
Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
