Medical Assistant ED

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Overview

Work Shift

Second (Evenings) (United States of America)

Sentara Health is currently seeking a Medical Assistant In the Emergency Department at our Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia.

Hours/Shift: Flexi Part-Time, Nights, 4+hrs per week

Sentara Benefits:

We are setting the standard for medical excellence within a vibrant, creative, and highly productive workplace. Sentara offers exciting benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid annual leave, paid parental leave, emergency caregiver leave, educational assistance, student loan paydown, 403(B), 401(K) and more! For more information about our employee benefits click Benefits – Sentara (sentaracareers.com) 

• Join our team! Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization who cares about 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! The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years.

Position Overview:

As a Medical Assistant with 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. 

Education Required:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred:

Phlebotomy

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program

1 year in a healthcare environment setting

Certifications Required:

BLS is required within 90 days of hire.

Keywords: #INDEED, clinical, lab, clerical, clinical assistant, Talroo-Allied Health, medical

Job Summary

Perform patient care related tasks and procedures based on training, education, and competency evaluation, 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) Perform administrative duties, as appropriate.

Minimum of one year experience in a healthcare setting preferred. Phlebotomy experience preferred Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred. 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

Clinical/Administrative 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.

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