Medical Assistant

Sentara Hospitals

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Newport News, VA Until 9/21/2026 0+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

City/State

Newport News, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

Sentara Cardiology Specialist Port Warwick in New Port News, VA is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant.

Up to 5,000 Sign on Bonus offered to eligible candidates!

Candidates must be flexible to travel within sister Cardiology offices.

Overview


The 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 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

  • High School Diploma

Certification

Must have one of the following Certifications:

  • Certified Medical Assistant

  • Registered Medical Assistant

  •  Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

  •  Certified EMT (EMT-B)

  • BLS within 90 days of hire date

Experience

  • Less than a year of related experience.

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 at cardiology clinic.

Job title

Medical Assistant

Experience level

less than 1 year

Minimum experience

0+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Newport News, VA, in-office; remote work possible in VA and listed states.

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

certification (CMA, RMA, CCMA, EMT, BLS)high school diploma

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

patient careadministrative dutiesclinical procedures
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Newport News, VA, USA

On-site City

Virginia, USA

Remote State