Medical Assistant, Cardiothoracic

Valley Health System; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan – zero deductible

Dental & Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement match

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Valley Health System in the United States is hiring a Medical Assistant for the VH Valve and Cardiothoracic PBB department. Under physician supervision, you will perform MA tasks and educate patients, contributing to high-quality patient care on the first shift.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, at least one year of clinical experience or MA certification, plus BLS certification. Training in specialty-specific assisting is preferred; strong communication and nursing-process

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of clinical experience or completion of a Medical Assistant certification program required.
• BLS Certification (AHA) required before orientation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, performs Medical Assistant tasks and educates patients.
• Assists physician or APP as part of the care team.

Skills

Good communication

Nursing process

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

As one of the nation's Top 15 Health Systems, recognized by Premier and Modern Healthcare, Valley Health is a place where excellence, compassion, and purpose come together. This distinction reflects our commitment to exceptional patient care, clinical quality, and the caregivers who make it all possible.

Department: VH Valve and Cardiothoracic PBB - 209599 Worker Sub Type Regular. Work Shift: First Shift (United States of America). Pay Range: $18.96 - $25.59.

Under the supervision of the physician or advanced practice clinician (NP or PA), performs Medical Assistant specific tasks, and assesses and educates patients.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required

Experience

• One year of experience in a clinical setting or completion of a Medical Assistant certification program required

Training

Training in specialty-specific assisting desired

Certification & Licensure

• BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart 'Healthcare Provider' (HCP) - AHA approved required.
• New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.

Qualifications

• Must possess good communication skills.
• Competent to provide care to patients utilizing the nursing process.
• Knowledge of the basic principles of human growth and development.
• Competent to successfully interact with patients according to their special needs which may apply, based on age of the patient served.

Benefits

• Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
• Health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally.

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.

Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it!