City/State
Hampton, VAWork Shift
First (Days)Overview:
Sentara Careplex Hospital is hiring an Office Assistant - Full TimeOverviewThis role will answer the telephone and schedule patients for both Careplex and Obici. Will also and assist callers or those making varied inquiries by email or mail with any requests for information, directing more complex matters to colleagues as necessary. Use standard office software to carry out basic formatting of letters, memoranda, and routine reports. Open and distribute mail and use form letters or emails to respond to routine requests. Conduct data entry into company systems, and review and verify the information to ensure accuracy and accessibility. Maintain appointment calendars and reserve meeting rooms, following detailed instructions to arrange business meetings efficiently. Organize own work schedule each day in line with changing priorities. May include other job duties as assigned.
Monday through Friday, 7am - 3:30pm
EducationHS Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
No specific certification or licensure requirements
One year prior administrative or clerical experience (Strongly Preferred)
•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.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- One year prior administrative or clerical experience
- Proficiency with standard office software and accurate data entry
- Ability to answer phones, schedule patients, and manage calendars
Sentara Healthcare Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sentara Healthcare and has not been reviewed or approved by Sentara Healthcare.
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Parental & Family Support — Four weeks of paid parental leave at full base pay and two weeks of job‑protected family caregiver leave support major life and care needs. Emergency back‑up care and reimbursements for infertility, adoption, and surrogacy further bolster family support.
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Retirement Support — A 401(A) plan alongside 403(B)/401(K) employer matching is designed to strengthen long‑term financial security. Company‑paid life insurance with buy‑up options adds additional protection for families.
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Flexible Benefits — Choice of medical plan designs and dental/vision options enables tailoring coverage to individual needs. An annual election between tuition assistance and student‑loan repayment offers flexibility to align with financial or education priorities.
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What We Do
Sentara Healthcare celebrates a 130-year history of innovation, compassion and community benefit. Based in Norfolk, VA, Sentara is a diverse not-for-profit family of 12 hospitals, an array of integrated services and a team of nearly 30,000 strong on a mission to improve health every day. This mandate is pursued through a disciplined strategy to achieve Top 10% performance in key measures through shared best practices, transformation of primary care through clinical integration and strategic growth that adds value to the communities we serve in Virginia and North Carolina.
