Location & Practice Overview

This Certified Medical Assistant role is based with Sentara Medical Group’s Clinical Administration team in Virginia Beach and supports the clinical and operational functions of a physician-led outpatient medical group.

Practice Setting Physician-led outpatient medical group
Department SMG Clinical Administration
Care Model Hybrid clinical support and administrative coordination
Geographic Base Virginia Beach, Virginia

Responsibilities

  • Perform patient-care tasks and clinical procedures within the limits of education, training, and demonstrated competency under authorized supervision.
  • Carry out delegated clinical activities directed by physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, registered nurses, or licensed practical nurses.
  • Complete administrative duties that support medical-group operations and coordination of patient services.
  • Follow established clinical instructions, infection-prevention practices, and departmental procedures while remaining aware of personal competency boundaries.
  • Coordinate assigned responsibilities with supervising clinicians and contribute to organized daily clinical workflows.

The mix of clinical and administrative work depends on departmental needs and the specific duties assigned to the role.

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates must hold one of the accepted active professional credentials and have at least one year of clinical or administrative experience. Previous experience in a healthcare setting is preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire if not already current.

Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Required Credential
Active CMA, CCMA, RMA, or NREMT-Basic
Experience
Minimum one year of clinical or administrative experience
BLS Certification
Required within 90 days of hire
Preferred Background
One year of healthcare-setting experience

Compensation & Benefits

Base pay for full-time employment falls within the published range. Qualified candidates may also receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus. Sentara offers a broad benefits package that includes the items listed below; exact eligibility depends on employee classification and system policy.

  • Base compensation: $21.69–$32.14 per hour
  • $5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability, and critical-illness coverage
  • 401(k)/403(b) plans with employer match; student-debt pay-down assistance up to $10,000
  • Paid time off, sick leave, paid parental leave, family caregiver leave, and emergency backup care
  • Tuition assistance up to $5,250 per year, certification reimbursement, and free CEU access

Schedule & Work Environment

Employment Status Full-time, days
Standard Hours Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Work Arrangement Hybrid-remote
Clinical Presence Onsite clinical duties required; remote portion for administrative work
Environment Tobacco-free workplace

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

The role supports ambulatory patients served by Sentara Medical Group practices. Specific age ranges, acuity levels, and clinical complexity are not detailed in the posting and will depend on the clinics supported by the Clinical Administration team.

Care Setting Outpatient medical-group practices
Patient Context Ambulatory patients receiving physician-led care
Supervision Model Delegated care under licensed clinicians

Clinical Focus & Key Services

Clinical work centers on delegated patient-care procedures and support activities that enable consistent outpatient workflows within the medical group.

Delegated Clinical Procedures Patient-care tasks performed within demonstrated competency and under authorized direction
Infection Prevention & Safety Application of established safety and infection-control practices during clinical activities
Operational Support Administrative processes that coordinate medical services and daily practice operations

Role Highlights

This position offers a combination of outpatient clinical support and medical-group administrative operations within Sentara Health. Its placement in Clinical Administration and hybrid-remote structure distinguish it from more conventional medical assistant positions centered on a single onsite clinical workflow.

  • Opportunity to work within Sentara Medical Group's centralized Clinical Administration department
  • Hybrid-remote arrangement combining onsite clinical responsibilities with remote administrative work
  • Exposure to physician-led outpatient medical-group operations and ambulatory care workflows
  • Regular Monday–Friday daytime schedule with consistent working hours
  • Multiple qualifying credential pathways, including CMA, CCMA, RMA, and NREMT-Basic

About Sentara Health

Sentara Health is an integrated, not-for-profit healthcare delivery system founded in 1888 and headquartered in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia. The organization operates 12 hospitals in Virginia and northeastern North Carolina, more than 400 sites of care, and a health-plans division serving members in Virginia and Florida. Sentara Medical Group forms the physician-led outpatient component of the system.

Organization Type Not-for-profit integrated health system
Founded 1888
Hospitals 12 in Virginia and northeastern North Carolina
Workforce Approximately 34,700 colleagues
Sites of Care More than 400

Frequently Asked Questions

How many days per week are spent onsite versus remote?
The posting identifies the position as hybrid-remote but does not specify the exact number of required onsite days. Candidates should confirm the expected split between clinical onsite work and remote administrative duties with the hiring team.
Which certifications satisfy the credential requirement?
An active Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), or Emergency Medical Technician–Basic (NREMT-Basic) credential is required.
Is the one year of experience required to be clinical?
No. The employer accepts either clinical or administrative experience to meet the one-year requirement.
When must Basic Life Support certification be obtained?
BLS certification is required within 90 days of hire if the candidate does not already hold it.
Does the sign-on bonus have retention conditions?
The available posting states that qualified candidates may receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus but does not detail payment schedule or retention requirements. Confirm terms directly with Sentara during the hiring process.

Certified Medical Assistant in Virginia Beach, VA

The Certified Medical Assistant position at Sentara Medical Group in Virginia Beach, Virginia, is part of the organization's Clinical Administration department, supporting its physician-led outpatient healthcare network. Unlike positions focused exclusively on one clinical specialty, this role combines participation in ambulatory medical operations with administrative support across medical-group activities. Its hybrid-remote structure accommodates both onsite clinical responsibilities and remote administrative work, creating a position that connects direct patient-care support with the operational side of outpatient healthcare delivery. The role is particularly relevant to medical assistants interested in working within an established integrated health system and gaining experience in the coordination of clinical and administrative functions across physician-led medical practices.

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