Medical Assistant, Winchester Urgent Care

Meritus Health Inc; Kentucky; On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; 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 & Flexiblesp</

Job summary

Valley Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical teams at the Winchester site. Under a physician or advanced practice clinician, you will perform MA tasks and contribute to patient assessments and education to ensure quality care.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, BLS certification, and at least one year of clinical experience. The environment offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the physician or advanced practice clinician (NP or PA), performs Medical Assistant tasks.
• Assess and educate patients.

Skills

Good communication skills

Nursing process knowledge

Patient interaction

Growth and development knowledge

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

UCC-WINCHESTER - 507510

Worker Sub Type

Regular

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.