Senior Medical Assistant

Company: Sentara
Location: Woodbridge
Posted on: November 16, 2024

Job Description:

City/StateWoodbridge, VAOverviewWork ShiftFirst (Days) (United States of America)As aSenior Medical Assistantwith Sentara, you will work with a dedicated team of professionals who are passionate about serving the underserved in our community. Sentara Community Care consists of two mobile medical clinics and a bricks and mortar office. As a Senior Medical Assistant, you may work on the mobile clinics or office clinic. Primary duties included but not limited to: Rooming patients, Point of Care Testing, phlebotomy, immunizations, clerical duties and community events as they arise. Candidate must be bilingual (English/Spanish) and willing to drive an RV to various sites in the community (No CDL required-on the job training).Requirements:1. Certified/Registered Medical Assistant2. Bilingual in English and Spanish (fluent in speaking, reading and writing)3. Clean driving record and willing to learn to drive the mobile RV clinic as needed.4. Some evenings and weekends are required. Weekend clinic hours are 8-1 and would rotate every other week. Community Event dates and times vary and are rotated between team members.5. 5 years Clinical/Patient Care experienceBenefits: 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!Keywords: Indeed, Monster, Talroo, Medical Assistant, Medical OfficeJob 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) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI, Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Certification - American Medical Certification Association (AMCA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - Certification - American Medical Technologists (AMT)Patient 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 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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