City/State
Norfolk, VAOverview
Work Shift
Third (Nights) (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
SentaraBenefits:
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)
Position Overview:
As aMedical 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.Qualifications:
HS - High School Grad or Equivalent (Required)Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQIRelatedSkills
Active Listening, Reading 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.