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Floating Medical Assistant Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Sentara Healthcare

certified medical assistant

Hampton, VA · On-site

$16.50 - $21.25/hr

Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week * 8-5 * Floating when needed, mileage reimbursement offered * Certification required at hire Overview The CERTIFIED Medical Assistant performs patient care ...

Sentara Healthcare

Cerified Medical Assistant

Hampton, VA · On-site

$16.50 - $21.25/hr

Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week * 8-5 * Floating when needed, mileage reimbursement offered * Certification required at hire Overview The CERTIFIED Medical Assistant performs patient care ...

Sentara Healthcare

Certified Medical Assistant

Suffolk, VA · On-site

$16.25 - $21/hr

Floating when needed, mileage reimbursement offered * Certification required at hire Overview The CERTIFIED Medical Assistant performs patient care and administrative/clerical related tasks and ...

Sentara Healthcare

Certified Medical Assistant

Yorktown, VA · On-site

$15 - $19.50/hr

Floating when needed, mileage reimbursement offered * Certification required at hire Overview The CERTIFIED Medical Assistant performs patient care and administrative/clerical related tasks and ...

Sentara Healthcare

Certified Medical Assistant

Woodbridge, VA · On-site

$16.75 - $21.75/hr

Floating when needed, mileage reimbursement offered * Certification required at hire Overview The CERTIFIED Medical Assistant performs patient care and administrative/clerical related tasks and ...

Sentara Healthcare

Certified Medical Assistant

Carrollton, VA · On-site

$15.50 - $20/hr

Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week * 8-5 * Floating when needed, mileage reimbursement offered * Certification required at hire Overview The CERTIFIED Medical Assistant performs patient care ...

Sentara Healthcare

Certified Medical Assistant

Chesapeake, VA · On-site

$16.50 - $21.25/hr

Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week * 8-5 * Floating when needed, mileage reimbursement offered * Certification required at hire Overview The CERTIFIED Medical Assistant performs patient care ...

Sentara Healthcare

Certified Medical Assistant

Yorktown, VA · On-site

$15 - $19.50/hr

Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week * 8-5 * Floating when needed, mileage reimbursement offered * Certification required at hire Overview The CERTIFIED Medical Assistant performs patient care ...

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How much do floating medical assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for floating medical assistant in Virginia is $19.72, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.92 and $21.68 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a floating medical assistant?

A Floating Medical Assistant is a healthcare professional who provides clinical and administrative support across multiple departments or locations within a medical facility. Unlike traditional medical assistants who work in a specific office or specialty, floating medical assistants fill staffing gaps, assist during busy periods, and ensure consistent patient care throughout the organization. Their tasks may include taking vital signs, updating medical records, preparing exam rooms, and assisting with procedures as needed. This role requires adaptability, strong communication skills, and the ability to quickly learn new workflows.

How does being a floating medical assistant differ from a traditional medical assistant role in terms of daily responsibilities and team collaboration?

As a Floating Medical Assistant, your daily responsibilities can vary significantly since you are assigned to different departments or locations based on staffing needs. This flexibility requires you to quickly adapt to new workflows, electronic health record systems, and team dynamics. You’ll frequently collaborate with various healthcare providers and support staff, making strong communication and organizational skills essential. The role offers a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to gain experience across multiple specialties, which can be valuable for career growth within the healthcare field.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a floating medical assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Floating Medical Assistant, you need a solid grasp of clinical procedures, patient care, and administrative tasks, typically supported by a medical assistant certification (CMA, RMA, or equivalent). Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems, basic laboratory equipment, and scheduling software is essential. Flexibility, strong communication, and the ability to quickly adapt to different clinical environments are standout soft skills. These abilities ensure efficient support across multiple departments, consistent patient care, and seamless workflow in dynamic healthcare settings.

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Infographic showing various Floating Medical Assistant job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,015 per year, or $19.7 per hour.

certified medical assistant

Sentara Healthcare

Hampton, VA • On-site

$16.50 - $21.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 27 days ago

Sentara Health rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 412 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

530th of 891 rated healthcare providers

Job description

City/State
Hampton, VA
Work Shift
First (Days)
Overview:
SMG Fam Int Med Careplex West 300 is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant in Hampton, VA.
💰 Up to a 5,000 Sign-On Bonus for Qualified Candidates
✨ New Grads Welcome to Apply
Job Summary
  • Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week

  • 8-5

  • Floating when needed, mileage reimbursement offered

  • Certification required at hire

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).
The CERTIFIED 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 REQUIRED
  • High School Diploma OR equivalency Required

Certification REQUIRED
Must have one of the following on the first day of employment:
  • Certified Medical Assistant

  • Registered Medical Assistant

  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

  • Certified EMT (EMT-B)

BLS within 90 days of hire date
Experience
  • Phlebotomy experience Highly Preferred

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.

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