What are the responsibilities and job description for the MEDICAL ASSISTANT NEW GRADUATE FAST-TRACK PROCESS position at Sentara?
City / State
Virginia Beach, VA
Overview
Work Shift
First (Days) (United States of America)
Embark on your Medical Assistant journey at Sentara Health
As aMedical Assistantwith Sentara, you will work directly with a doctor conducting phlebotomy (lab), clinical and clerical duties.
Primary responsibilities include :
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.
Fast-track application : Apply, just once, and we'll take it from here :
Applying for your first Medical Assisting role is exciting but you may have a lot of questions.Sentara's Campus Relations Liaison is here to support you and can help you move smoothly through Sentara's application process. This application is for those needing assistance with placement! Please be ready to discuss your interest so that I can connect you quickly to the team and hiring managers they support.
Ready to take that first step toward your Sentara career? Apply today!
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There are exciting opportunities that exist across the entire Sentara Medical Group system. Sentara Health's areas of operation include Tidewater / Hampton Roads, Peninsula / Hampton Roads, Williamsburg / Historic Triangle, Blue Ridge Region, Halifax Region, Northern Virginia, and Northeastern North Carolina.
Click on the link below to learn more about the different locations available to MAs!
Sentara Medical Group (SMG )
Job Requirements :
High school diploma or equivalent
Graduating or graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant program
CMA (AAMA) / CCMA (NHA) / RMA(AMT) / EMT-B (NREMT) is required for any location outside of Charlottesville, VA & Harrisonburg, VA
Must obtain CMA (AAMA) / CCMA (NHA) / RMA(AMT) / EMT-B (NREMT) within 9 months of hire for Charlottesville, VA & Harrisonburg, VA locations
Sentara considers you a new graduate if you are about to graduate or have graduated and have up to one year of practice.
Enjoy employee-focused benefits that support you and your family :
- Competitive starting salaries with an automatic increase at one year.
- Up to $3,000 in sign-on bonus for qualified new grad candidates with under a year of experience!
- A comprehensive, employee-focused benefits package that includes medical, dental, & vision plans, paid time off, sick leave, and 4 weeks of paid family leave.
- 401K / 403B savings plan.
- Tuition assistance of $5,250 per year to help you further your education!
- Student loan paydown program of $400 per month up to a lifetime max of $10,000!
- Enhanced benefits to include paid parental leave,adoption / infertility / surrogacyreimbursement, family caregiver leave, emergency back-up care, emergency savings account, and a floating holiday.
- A dynamic health system that offers support and professional development opportunities.
- And so much more!
Diversity :
Sentara Health prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging are guiding principles of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth.
Connect with our team :
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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!
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Job Summary
Perform 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)
Minimum of one year experience in a healthcare setting or one year experience as an EMT, Paramedic, and / or Corpsman preferred. Phlebotomy experience preferred, plus experience with electronic medical records. Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant or Certified EMT-B 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. BLS required within 90 days of hire.
Qualifications :
HS - High School Grad or Equivalent (Required)
Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI
Related experience
Skills
Active Listening, Reading Comprehension, Service Orientation, Speaking, Technology / Computer
Sentara Healthcare 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.
Per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), some clinical environments require proof of education; these regulations are posted at ecfr.gov for further information. In an effort to expedite this verification requirement, we encourage you to upload your diploma or transcript at time of application.
In support of our mission to improve health every day, this is a tobacco-free environment.
Salary : $5,250
