Sentara Facility: SMG Hand Surgery Spec Kempsville
Physical Location: Norfolk, VA
Location Type: On-Site
Employment Status: Regular-Full time
Shift: First (Days)
Posted Date: July 25, 2025
Sentara Medical Group Hand Surgery Specialists Kempsville and Greenbrier Offices are now hiring a Full-Time Medical Assistant in the Norfolk/Chesapeake, VA areas!
**ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES CAN RECEIVE up to a $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!**
Hours: Monday-Friday, Dayshift. NO NIGHTS, HOLIDAYS or WEEKENDS!
Overview
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.
Education
- HS Diploma
Certification/Licensure
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), or EMT Basic Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days from hire
Experience
- Clinical/Adminsirative Experience 1 year preferred