Certified Medical Assistant

Sentara Healthcare
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Job Details

  • Location: Newport News, VA, 23606
  • Date Posted: 2026-05-28
  • Employment Type: Full Time
  • Category: Medical Assistants
  • Req Number: JR-99437
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Description

SMG Internal Medicine Port Warwick is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join our team in Newport News, VA.

Position Details

  • Full-time | Monday – Friday
  • 40 hours per week
  • Typical schedule: approximately 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., depending on provider workflow
  • Up to a $5,000 Sign-On Bonus available for eligible candidates

Overview

The CERTIFIED Medical Assistant performs patient care and administrative/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 CERTIFIED 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 few 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.  

Education REQUIRED

  • High School Diploma OR equivalency

Certification REQUIRED

Must have one of the following one on the first day of employment:

  • Certified Medical Assistant
  • Registered Medical Assistant
  •  Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
  •  Certified EMT (EMT-B)

BLS within 90 days of hire date

Experience

  • Phlebotomy experience Highly Preferred

Keywords: Talroo-Allied Health, Medical Assistant, CMA, RMA, CCMA, EMT, medical assisting, back office, front office