Award-winning: Sentara is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering more than 500 sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE (Elder Care), home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!
When you join Sentara in a clinical role, you become part of an interdisciplinary team that is passionate about quality care. Our diverse inpatient and outpatient settings offer the tools and technologies you need to do your best work. All while learning and growing within a culture that embraces opportunity.
Sign-on Bonus up to $5,000.00 for Qualified Candidates!
Medical Assistant
Velocity Urgent Care (now solely owned by Sentara Health) is actively looking for qualified Medical Assistants. As a Medical Assistant with Velocity, you will work directly with a Provider 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 Provider. 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 Velocity/Sentara Health.
Schedule: 2 12-hour shifts, 1 8-hour shift, and 1 6-hour shift. Required to work every other weekend, Saturday and Sunday, 8am-4pm.
Benefits: Velocity/Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, a 401k/403B, 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks, and more.
Qualifications:
· Minimum of one year experience in a healthcare setting or one year experience as an EMT, Paramedic, and/or Corpsman preferred.
· Phlebotomy experience preferred, plus experience with electronic medical records.
· Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant or certified EMT-B required.
· Existing Medical Assistants hired prior to 12/1/14 may obtain the Cert MA or Reg MA certification or obtain the Assessment Based Recognition Order Entry (ABR-OE) prior to 6/30/15. BLS required within 90 days of hire.
Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth.
Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!
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Sentara 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.
