Medical Assistant, Urgent Care

Valley Health; Mount Jackson (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full benefits

Health insurance

Job summary

Valley Health in Mount Jackson, VA, is hiring a Medical Assistant to support urgent care operations. Under the supervision of a clinician, you will perform MA tasks, assist with patient education, and help ensure smooth patient flow in a fast-paced setting.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, at least one year of clinical experience, and BLS certification. The role is non-exempt with competitive salary and full benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS Certification required or ability to obtain.
• One year of experience in a clinical setting preferred.
• Good communication and patient interaction skills required.

Responsibilities

• Performs Medical Assistant tasks under supervision of physician or clinician.
• Assesses and educates patients as part of care.
• Supports patient flow and clinical operations in urgent care setting.

Skills

Communication skills

Nursing process knowledge

Patient care

Interpersonal skills

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 URGENT CARE EXP-MT JACKSON - 507514

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
Training in specialty-specific assisting desired

Experience
One year of experience in a clinical setting

Certification & Licensures
BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved
* New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.

Qualifications
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

FLSA Classification
Non-exempt

Physical Demands
17 A Medical Technician/Other Technicians/Assistants

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.