Medical Assistant
Sentara Health
About the Role
The Medical Assistant performs patient care and administrative/clerical related tasks and procedures. This role is based in Chesapeake, VA, with a First (Days) work shift. A sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform patient care tasks and procedures, and administrative duties as appropriate.
- Provide an environment for safety, identifying, addressing, and incorporating principles of safety for the patient, visitors, and employees.
- Demonstrate the ability to objectively assess a specific situation from multiple viewpoints, consider a range of alternatives, assist with the development of realistic action plans, and evaluate outcomes.
- Demonstrate the development of specific skills and knowledge required of medical assistants, effective inter-departmental interactions, and the ability to follow department and system policies, procedures, and practices.
- Maintain productivity and efficiency in daily operations.
- Utilize appropriate resources that are safe, effective, ethical, and fiscally responsible.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- HS Diploma required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.
- One of the following certifications is required upon hire:
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
- Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
- EMT Basic Certification (EMT-B)
Qualifications
- Experience: None required.
- Skills:
- Ability to follow department and system policies, procedures, and practices.
- Ability to develop specific skills and knowledge required of medical assistants.
- Ability to foster effective inter-departmental interactions.