About this Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Pre-Anesthesia Department role at Sentara Health
City/State
Woodbridge, VAWork Shift
First (Days)Overview:
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant for the The Pre-Anesthesia Testing (PAT) Unit. This is a full time position located in Woodbridge, VA.
Hours:
Monday to Friday, Day shift during business hours. No call, nights, or weekends!
The Pre-Anesthesia Testing (PAT) Unit at Sentara Northern Virginia Hospital is an essential part of the surgical services department, delivering comprehensive preoperative assessments for approximately 400 surgical cases per month across specialties such as Complex GYN, Neurosurgery, Vascular/Thoracic, and Orthopedic surgery. Operating within a dedicated clinic staffed by nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and schedulers, the PAT team manages a daily patient load averaging 6 to 10 individuals. Patient evaluations are performed both by phone and in person, with the team ensuring patient safety, surgical readiness, and best-in-class care through effective collaboration, streamlined workflows, and experienced leadership committed to operational excellence.
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 (CMA) position is a clinical and administrative role, based on site at the main hospital campus within one dedicated office and clinic room. The CMA ensures a smooth pre-surgical experience for all patients. Clinical responsibilities include obtaining vital signs, conducting medical histories, measuring blood pressure, and for those with the experience and training, performing phlebotomy and other in clinic procedures to prepare patients for provider assessments. Administrative duties encompass follow-up office calls, managing referrals, confirming surgical readiness, and setting appointments for necessary medical clearances. The CMA works collaboratively with nursing staff and providers, demonstrating adaptability and a patient-centered approach in all interactions.
Education
- High School Graduate or Equivalent required
- Advanced Studies in Medical Assisting Preferred
Certification/Licensure
- BLS required within 90 days of hire
- One of the following certifications is required upon hire: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), or EMT Basic Certification (EMT).
Experience
- 2 years of Clinic Experience preferred
- 1 year of clinical experience required
- Background in Orthopedics, Cardiovascular or similar is highly preferred.
- Vital Signs and intake experience preferred
- Medical Terminology and Data entry experience required
- Phlebotomy and EKG Experience Preferred.
Keywords: CMA, CCMA, RMA, EMT, Medical Assistant, NREMT, Anesthesia, outpatient, clinic, day shift
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Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
• Medical, 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
•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 Northern Virginia Medical Center located in Woodbridge, VA is a 183-bed not-for-profit hospital. We combine the resources of a major health system with the compassionate, personalized care of a community hospital. We offer quiet, private rooms and quality care focused on safety and patient satisfaction. Our clinical services include advanced imaging, cancer services, cardiovascular care, emergency care, lab services, orthopedics, weight loss services and more, all powered through Sentara eCare®, a comprehensive electronic medical record system. In addition to our hospital, Sentara Health is enhancing access to healthcare services in Northern Virginia with outpatient and imaging centers in Lake Ridge, Lorton, Springfield and Alexandria, Va. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.
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.
