Certified Medical Assistant

Sentara Hospitals

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Sentara Gastroenterology Specialists Norfolk Ste 500A Until 10/3/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted April 20, 2026 Last posted August 4, 2026
Job description

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

Sentara Gastroenterology Specialists is currently hiring a Full-time Medical Assistant and offering a Sign-On Bonus up to 5K for qualified candidates.

Position Status: Full-Time, Days

Position Location: Norfolk, VA

Overview

Perform 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)

Education

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
  • Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program (Preferred)

Certification/Licensure

  • Active CMA, RMA, or NREMT-Basic (Required)
  • BLS is required within 90 days of hire.

Experience

  • 1 year of clinical or administrative experience (Required)
  • Phlebotomy experience (Preferred)

Keywords: Talroo-Allied Health, Monster, Medical Assistant, MA, RMA, CCMA, CMA, EMT-B Certification

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, requiring certification and clinical experience.

Job title

Certified Medical Assistant

Experience level

1+ years

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

On-site in Norfolk, VA; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

active CMA, RMA, or NREMT-BasicBLSHigh School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred skills

phlebotomy

Specializations

patient careadministrative tasksclinical experience
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site