Medical Assistant, Urology

Valley Health System; Virginia (MN); 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

FSAs & Life Insurance

Job summary

Valley Health System is hiring a Medical Assistant for the UROLOGY CLINIC. You will perform MA tasks under supervision, assess patients, and educate them on care plans. A high school diploma or GED is required, with one year of clinical experience preferred and BLS certification through AHA prior to orientation.

The role emphasizes strong communication, compassionate patient interaction, and the ability to work within the nursing process to support patient care needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience: one year in a clinical setting preferred.
• BLS Certification (AHA Healthcare Provider) required prior to orientation.

Responsibilities

• Perform Medical Assistant tasks under supervision of physician or NP/PA.
• Assess and educate patients as part of routine care.
• Communicate effectively with patients and care team.

Skills

Communication

Nursing process

Growth & development knowledge

Patient interaction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Training in specialty-specific assisting

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 WMC UROLOGY CLINIC - 209701 Worker Sub Type Regular Work Shift First Shift (United States of America) 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. 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!