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 Health Plan

Dental and vision insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Savings Match

Employee Assistance Program

Healthy U Wellness Program

Health savings account

Flexible spending account

On-campus dining discounts

Job summary

Valley Health is seeking a Medical Assistant in Ranson, WV to support physicians and clinicians. You will perform MA tasks, assess patients, and provide education under supervision. The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, accuracy, and teamwork in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of clinical experience or MA program completion, and BLS certification before orientation. Competitive benefits accompany full-time employment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year of clinical experience or MA certification required.
• BLS/Healthcare Provider certification required prior to orientation.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, performs Medical Assistant tasks and educates patients.
• Assists physician or APP with routine duties in a clinical setting.
• Supports patient care using the nursing process and maintains documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Nursing process

Growth and development knowledge

Patient interaction

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

EMHP VH PRIMARY CARE RANSON - 107158

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

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

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. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:

• 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.