Medical Assistant

Sentara Medical Group Cardiologists Specialists Office is now hiring a Full-time Medical Assistant in Charlottesville, VA!

Hours: Monday-Friday, Dayshift.
NO NIGHTS, HOLIDAYS or WEEKENDS!

The Medical Assistant performs patient care and administrative and clerical related tasks and procedures based on training, education, and competency evaluations, 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).

The Medical Assistant provides an environment for safety; identifies, addresses, and incorporates principles of safety for the patient, visitors, and employees. Provides patient care tasks and procedures and administrative duties (as appropriate). Demonstrates the ability to objectively assess a specific situation from a number of viewpoints considers an array of alternatives, assists with the development of realistic action plans and evaluates outcomes.

Demonstrates the development of the specific skills and knowledge required of medical assistants, effective inter-departmental interactions, and ability to follow department and system policies, procedures, and practices. Productive and efficient in daily operations. Utilizes appropriate resources that are safe, effective, ethical, and fiscally responsible.

• HS Diploma

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.

Certification must be received within (9) nine months of employment in one of the following certification programs:

• CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
• CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
• RMA - Registered Medical Assistant
• EMT - Emergency Medical Technician