Location & Practice Overview

This Medical Assistant position is located in Norfolk, Virginia, and is part of Sentara Medical Group ambulatory operations within the Sentara Health system.

Practice Type Sentara Medical Group clinic
Care Setting On-site outpatient environment
City / Region Norfolk, Virginia (Hampton Roads)
System Context Integrated not-for-profit health system

Responsibilities

  • Perform patient-care tasks and procedures based on training, education, and competency evaluation
  • Complete administrative and clerical duties as assigned
  • Carry out delegated work under the direction of a Physician, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Registered Nurse, or Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Support clinic workflow through documentation and patient-flow assistance
  • Apply safety principles for patients, visitors, and employees

All clinical activity stays within Medical Assistant scope and is performed under licensed clinician supervision.

Qualifications & Requirements

The following credentials and experience levels are required or preferred for this Sentara Medical Group Medical Assistant opening.

Education
High school diploma or equivalent required; graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred
Certification
Active CMA, CCMA, RMA, or NREMT-Basic required
BLS
Basic Life Support required within 90 days of hire
Experience
One year of clinical or administrative experience preferred; phlebotomy experience preferred

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly compensation and benefits are published for this full-time Medical Assistant role. Eligible candidates may also receive a sign-on bonus.

  • Compensation: $21.69–$32.14 per hour
  • Sign-on bonus up to $5,000 for qualified candidates
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; short-term, long-term disability, and critical illness plans
  • Paid time off and sick leave; paid parental and family caregiver leave; emergency backup care
  • 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; tuition assistance up to $5,250 per year; student debt pay-down up to $10,000
  • Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000; certification reimbursement and CEU access; pet insurance; legal resources plan; eligibility for annual discretionary bonus

Schedule & Work Environment

Status Full-time
Shift First (Days)
Location Type On-site
Environment Outpatient Medical Group clinic

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

The role supports patients seen in an outpatient Sentara Medical Group clinic. Specific age groups, specialties, or acuity levels are not stated in the posting.

Encounter Type Outpatient clinic visits
Clinical Context Patient care and administrative support within an ambulatory Medical Group setting
Care Team Physicians, NP/PAs, RNs, and LPNs

Clinical Focus & Key Services

The clinical content of this position is medical assisting support that keeps outpatient clinic encounters moving under licensed direction.

Patient Care Support Hands-on patient-care tasks performed according to training, competency, and delegated responsibility
Clinic Operations Administrative and clerical work that supports daily practice flow
Documentation & Workflow Assistance with clinical documentation and patient movement through the clinic
Safety Practices Application of safety principles for patients, visitors, and employees

Role Highlights

  • Full-time daytime schedule
  • Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates
  • Outpatient Medical Group environment with structured clinical supervision
  • Tuition assistance, student debt pay-down, and certification reimbursement available
  • Access to CEUs and professional-development resources

About Sentara Medical Group

Sentara Health is a not-for-profit integrated healthcare system founded in 1888. It operates 12 hospitals and more than 400 sites of care across Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. Sentara Medical Group includes more than 2,000 physicians and advanced practice providers. The organization employs more than 34,700 colleagues and also operates health-plan services serving nearly one million members.

Organization Type Not-for-profit integrated health system
Founded 1888
Facilities 12 hospitals; 400+ sites of care
Medical Group More than 2,000 physicians and APPs
Workforce More than 34,700 colleagues

Frequently Asked Questions

What certifications are accepted for this Medical Assistant role?
Active CMA, CCMA, RMA, or NREMT-Basic credentials meet the requirement. BLS must be completed within 90 days of hire if not already current.
Is a Medical Assistant program required?
A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program is preferred but not mandatory when a qualifying certification is held.
Is the position full-time and daytime only?
Yes. The posting lists full-time employment on the first (days) shift.
Is the role performed on-site?
Yes. The position is based in an on-site outpatient clinic within Sentara Medical Group in Norfolk.
Is a sign-on bonus available?
Qualified candidates may receive a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000.
What education or debt-related benefits are offered?
Tuition assistance of up to $5,250 per year and student debt pay-down of up to $10,000 are available, along with certification reimbursement and free CEU access.
Who provides clinical direction on a daily basis?
Patient-care tasks are performed under the direction and supervision of a Physician, NP/PA, RN, or LPN.

Medical Assistant – Sentara Medical Group in Norfolk, VA

Sentara Medical Group is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant for a daytime on-site position in Norfolk, Virginia. The role centers on patient-care tasks, administrative support, and clinic workflow assistance performed under the direction of physicians, advanced practice providers, registered nurses, or licensed practical nurses. Candidates need a high school diploma or equivalent and an active CMA, CCMA, RMA, or NREMT-Basic credential; an accredited Medical Assistant program and one year of clinical or administrative experience are preferred, as is phlebotomy experience. BLS certification is required within 90 days of hire. Compensation is listed at $21.69–$32.14 per hour, and eligible candidates may receive a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement matching, paid leave, tuition assistance, student debt support, certification reimbursement, and CEU access. The work takes place in an outpatient Medical Group clinic that is part of a larger not-for-profit integrated health system serving Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. This opening is suited to certified Medical Assistants seeking stable day-shift hours and structured clinical support in the Norfolk area.

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