Medical Assistant - Providence Valdez Primary Care

Providence Health & Services; Alaska; On-site; USD 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Valdez Primary Care in Valdez, AK is hiring Medical Assistants for full-time, day shift positions. The role includes direct patient care, assisting physicians, and coordinating clinic scheduling within a benefitted, 40-hour work week.

We seek candidates with current BLS, preferably a National MA certification, and at least 1 year of office/clinic experience. Competitive pay ranges from $24.26 to $37.11 per hour, with Providence benefits and a supportive, patient-centered culture.

Qualifications

• Current BLS certification through American Heart Association.
• Preferred: National Medical Assistant Certification.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a physician's office or clinic.

Responsibilities

• Provides medical assistance to physicians and education to patients.
• Coordinates ancillary services and scheduling of clients.
• Works cooperatively with clinic staff, patients and medical personnel.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

National Provider BLS - American Heart Association

National Medical Assistant Certification

Job description

Description

We are hiring for Medical Assistant positions in the Primary Care Department at Providence Valdez Primary Care in Valdez, AK!

Full-time, 1.0 FTE, Day Shift, 40 hours per week - regular status, benefitted position.

Full-time, 1.0 FTE, Day Shift, 40 hours per week - temporary status, short term coverage, non-benefitted position.

Per Diem, Day shift, hours per week are as needed, non-benefitted position.

Pay Range: $24.26 - $37.11

Provides medical assistance to physicians and education to patients. Works cooperatively with clinic office personnel, patients and medical staff. Coordinates ancillary services and scheduling of clients.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Providence Valdez Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association

Preferred Qualifications:

• Upon hire: National Medical Assistant Certification
• 1 year experience in a physician's office or clinic.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

The Providence family of organizations has a vision of health for a better world. As such, we are called to care wisely for our communities, resources, and earth. Our organizations strive to become carbon negative by 2030.

Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. Changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

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