Senior Medical Assistant

Company: Sentara
Location: Berkeley
Posted on: January 20, 2023

Job Description:

City/StateNorfolk, VAOverviewWork ShiftFirst (Days) (United States of America)As aMedical Assistantwith 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.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!Job SummaryPerform patient care related tasks and procedures based on training, education, and competency evaluation, and as delegated or assigned by and/or under the direction/supervision of the Physician, Nurse Practitioner (NP)/Physician Assistant (PA), Registered Nurse (RN), or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Perform administrative duties, as appropriate.

Medication Administration (certification/training) is preferred. BLS required within 90 days of hire.Qualifications:CER - Certificate: Medical Assisting (Required), HS - High School Grad or Equivalent (Required)Basic Life Support (BLS) - Other/National, Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Other/National, Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - Other/NationalPatient CareSkillsReading Comprehension, Service Orientation, Speaking, Technology/ComputerSentara 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.

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