Certified Medical Assisant

Sentara Hospitals

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Elizabeth City, NC Until 9/29/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted July 31, 2026 Last posted July 31, 2026
Job description

City/State

Elizabeth City, NC

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

APS Pediatrics Thunder Road is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant in Elizabeth City, NC. 

 

💰 Up to a $5,000 Sign-On Bonus for Qualified Candidates 

 New Grads Welcome to Apply  

 

Job Summary 

  • Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week 

  • Floating when needed, mileage reimbursement offered 

  • Certification required at hire 

 

 

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 Required 

 

Certification REQUIRED 

Must have one of the following 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 

 

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
•Pet Insurance 
•Legal Resources Plan
•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and 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.


In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

About this role

Summary

Perform patient care and administrative tasks under supervision, with certification required.

Job title

Certified Medical Assistant

Experience level

none

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Elizabeth City, NC; remote work allowed for some states.

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

certification (CMA, RMA, CCMA, EMT)high school diplomaBLS within 90 days

Preferred skills

phlebotomy

Specializations

patient careadministrative dutiesphlebotomy
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Elizabeth City, NC 27909, USA

On-site City

United States

Remote Country