Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)– Pediatrics
- Sign-on bonus up to $5,000
- Tuition help $5,250 a year
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This posting states $21.69–$32.14 an hour. Open medical assistant jobs in Virginia post a median of $23.50 an hour, the middle half $22–$24.48, across 201 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Medical assistants employed in Virginia earn a median of $21.51 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
City/State
Virginia Beach, VA
Work Shift
First (Days)
Overview
Sentara Medical Group- Pediatric Physicians Camelot Clinic is seeking a Full-Time Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our exceptional team. In this role, you’ll work alongside a dedicated pediatric care team, support providers, coordinate patient care, and help families navigate their healthcare experience. If you’re a compassionate CMA who enjoys working with children and families, we’d love to welcome you to Sentara.
This position offers up to $5,000 Sign-On Bonus for qualified candidates.
Clinic Hours: Monday through Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM | Day Shift
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).
Experience
- Less than a year of related experience is required
- Previous Certified Medical Assistant experience in a physician practice or ambulatory care setting, with pediatric experience strongly preferred.
Education
- High School Graduate or Equivalent is required
Certification/Licensure
- 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
Sentara Medical Group
Sentara Medical Group consists of over 300 practices throughout Hampton Roads, Northern Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina. We offer a variety of award-winning practices and care such as family/internal medicine, pediatrics and several specialties including cardiology, neurology, orthopedics
and many more! Our care teams are constantly striving to meet the needs of our community by not only providing the highest level of personalized, quality care but also implementing new technology such as MD LIVE. Our Medical Groups are committed to creating a positive patient experience and improving
healthcare every day!
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We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $21.69 - $32.14 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.
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
•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.
From Sentara Health's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Sentara Health
Sentara Health is a not-for-profit integrated health system with 12 (source: Sentara Health, About Us) hospitals and more than 400 (source: Sentara Health, About Us) sites of care in Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. Source: Sentara Health, About Us
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