Medical Assistant, Primary Care, Ranson

Valley Health; Ranson (WV); On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-Deductible Plan

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Match

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Valley Health is seeking a Medical Assistant in Ranson, WV to support clinicians under supervision, performing MA duties and educating patients. A High School Diploma or GED is required, with one year of clinical experience or MA certification preferred.

Required BLS certification; new hires must have American Heart Association certification prior to orientation. Valley Health offers a comprehensive benefits package including health plan, PTO, tuition assistance and retirement savings match.

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 interact with patients according to their needs and age.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of physician or NP/PA, performs Medical Assistant tasks.
• Assesses and educates patients during clinical encounters.

Skills

Communication skills

Nursing process

Growth and development knowledge

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.DepartmentEMHP VH PRIMARY CARE RANSON - 107158Worker Sub TypeRegularWork ShiftPay Range$18.96 - $25.59Job DescriptionUnder the supervision of the physician or advanced practice clinician (NP or PA), performs Medical Assistant specific tasks, and assesses and educates patients.EducationHigh School Diploma or GED requiredExperienceOne year of experience in a clinical setting or completion of a Medical Assistant certification program requiredTraining in specialty-specific assisting desiredCertification & LicensureBLS 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.QualificationsMust 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.BenefitsAt Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:A Zero-Deductible Health PlanDental and vision insuranceGenerous Paid Time OffTuition AssistanceRetirement Savings MatchA Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeingMembership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness ProgramValley 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 .