Medical Assistant, Urology

Valley Health; Winchester Center (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-Deductible Health Plan

Dental and vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Savings Match

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program access

On-campus discounts

Job summary

Valley Health's WMC UROLOGY CLINIC is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the First Shift team. Under physician or NP/PA supervision, you will perform MA tasks, educate patients, and support clinical operations.

A High School Diploma or GED is required; one year of clinical experience; BLS certification is preferred. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits as part of a supportive healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Training in specialty-specific assisting is desirable.
• One year of experience in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the physician or NP/PA, performs Medical Assistant tasks and educates patients.
• Assesses patient needs and assists with clinical procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Nursing process knowledge

Growth and development knowledge

Age-appropriate care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Training in specialty-specific assisting desired

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.