Senior Medical Assistant
Sentara Health
Summary
Sentara Cardiology Specialists Port Warwick is seeking a Full-time Senior Medical Assistant to join their team in Newport News, VA!
Job description
Hours
- Full time, 40 hours per week
- Monday–Friday
- Occasional Community Events (Saturday/Sunday participation required)
Overview
Perform 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.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), or EMT Basic Certification (EMT)
- Patient Care experience of 3 years (Required)
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Family Caregiver Leave
- Educational Assistance
- Student Loan Repayment
- Adoption Reimbursement
- Fertility Reimbursement
- Surrogacy Reimbursement
- Emergency Backup Care
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Annual Discretionary Bonus
Company overview
Sentara Health is a leading not-for-profit integrated healthcare delivery system serving Virginia, northeastern North Carolina, and Florida. Founded in 1888 and headquartered in Hampton Roads, Virginia, Sentara operates 12 acute care hospitals across its service area, with 10 hospitals holding prestigious Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence. The organization employs approximately 34,000 healthcare professionals and serves over 1 million health plan members through its Sentara Health Plans division. As one of the top 20 largest not-for-profit integrated health systems in the United States, Sentara is nationally recognized for clinical quality, safety, and innovation. The system has received numerous accolades including Health Quality Innovator of the Year (2024), Forbes' "America's Best-In-State Employer" (2024), and inclusion in IBM Watson Health's "Top 15 Health Systems." Sentara's comprehensive services span hospital care, outpatient facilities, home health, hospice services, and specialized programs like the Nightingale air ambulance service, which has completed over 20,000 missions since 1982.