Medical Assistant, Primary Care Inwood

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

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-Deductible Health Plan

Dental and vision insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Savings Match

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program (Healthy U)

HSAs/FSAs for childcare, life, and LTD

Job summary

Valley Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant for the VH PRIMARY CARE | INWOOD site. You will work under supervision, perform MA tasks, and educate patients while supporting physicians and clinicians.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, 1 year of clinical experience or a MA certification, and BLS/Healthcare Provider certification. Strong communication and patient interaction are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year of experience in a clinical setting or completion of a Medical Assistant certification program required.
• BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) – American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) – AHA approved required.
• Must possess good communication skills and be able to interact with patients according to their needs.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of the physician or advanced practice clinician, performs Medical Assistant tasks and educates patients.
• Assesses patient needs and applies nursing processes to provide care.
• Maintains required certifications and adheres to safety and quality standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Nursing process

Patient education

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant certification program

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 PRIMARY CARE | INWOOD - 107166 Worker Sub Type Regular Work Shift Pay Range $18.96 - $25.59

Job Description 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

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

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
• Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development.
• In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.
• To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.

Growth and Opportunities

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!

Thanks for your interest in working on our team!