Medical Assistant, Urgent Care
@ Valley Health SystemMedical Assistant, Urgent Care
About the job
Valley Health, a top 15 health system, offers exceptional patient care and clinical quality. The Medical Assistant role supports physicians in urgent care, focusing on patient assessment, education, and clinical tasks, with competitive pay and benefits.
Requirements
- One year clinical experience
- High School Diploma or GED
- BLS certification
- Good communication skills
- Knowledge of human development
Qualifications
- Competent in patient care
- Ability to interact with diverse patients
- Training in specialty assistance preferred
- Understanding of nursing process
Full 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 - 507514Worker Sub Type
RegularWork Shift
Pay Range
$18.96 - $25.59Job 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.
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