Medical Assistant

Sentara Hospitals

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Staunton, VA Until 10/4/2026 1+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted August 5, 2026 Last posted August 5, 2026
Job description

City/State

Staunton, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

Sentara Primary Care Therapy Center is seeking a Medical Assistant – Front Desk in Staunton, VA.

Job Summary

  • Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week
  • Shift time: 7am to 4pm
  • Floating when needed, mileage reimbursement offered

Overview

The Medical Assistant performs patient care and administrative and 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).

Click https://youtu.be/6t_LBsgei6Mto(Opens in a new tab) hear Tischia tell us about a day in the life of a Medical Assistant with Sentara Healthcare. 

Experience

  • One year of clinical/administrative experience required
  • Phlebotomy experience preferred

Education

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required

Certification/Licensure

Certification must be received within (9) nine months of employment in one of the following certification programs:

  • CCMA- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant or
  • CMA- Certified Medical Assistant or
  • RMA- Registered Medical Assistant or
  • EMT- Emergency Medical Technician

BLS is required within 90 days of hire.

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

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 in a healthcare setting

Job title

Medical Assistant

Experience level

1+ years

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Staunton, VA; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

certification in medical assistingBLS certificationphlebotomy (preferred)

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

patient careadministrative tasks
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Staunton, VA 24401, USA

On-site City