Certified Medical Assistant, CMA

Sentara Health

. Perform patient care and administrative/clerical tasks and procedures based on training, education, competency evaluations, and delegated direction/supervision .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $22 - $32 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in patient care coordination, telephone triage, and managing electronic medical records (EMR) in a remote healthcare setting. Holds relevant medical assistant certifications and BLS certification, ensuring a positive patient experience.

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Certified Medical Assistant (CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA, NRCMA, CMAC)Electronic Medical Records (EMR) ManagementTelephone TriagePatient OutreachBasic Life Support (BLS) Certification

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Hard Skills

Patient Care CoordinationMedication Refill ProcessingAdministrative TasksClerical ProceduresRemote Healthcare Support

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA, NRCMA, CMAC)Basic Life Support (BLS)

Industry Keywords

Primary CareAmbulatory CareRemote Healthcare SettingPatient ExperienceHealthcare Navigation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform patient care and administrative/clerical tasks and procedures based on training, education, competency evaluations, and delegated direction/supervision
Support providers in a remote setting
Coordinate patient care
Help patients navigate their healthcare needs
Perform telephone triage and patient outreach
Manage electronic medical records (EMR)
Process medication refill requests
Support a positive patient experience
Work Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM, day shift

Requirements

What you’ll need

Less than a year of related experience is required
Previous Certified Medical Assistant experience in a primary care, ambulatory, or in a remote healthcare setting is preferred
Experience with telephone triage, patient outreach, electronic medical records (EMR), medication refill requests, and coordinating patient care in a remote or virtual environment is preferred
High School Graduate or Equivalent is required
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days of hire
Current, unexpired Medical Assistant certification (CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA, NRCMA, CMAC, or equivalent) or EMT-Basic certification from an accredited organization
Ability to work Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM, day shift
Must be based in an eligible state for remote work, including Virginia

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
Paid time off and sick leave
Paid parental and family caregiver leave
Emergency backup care
Long-term disability, short-term disability, and critical illness plans
Life insurance
401(k)/403(b) with employer match
Tuition assistance of $5,250/year
Discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
Student debt pay down up to $10,000
Pet insurance
Legal resources plan
Annual discretionary bonus subject to system and employee eligibility criteria