Medical Assistant - Greenwood Primary Care - Full Time

Valley Health System • Winchester, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the physician or advanced practice clinician (NP or PA), performs Medical Assistant specific tasks, and assesses and educates patients.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• One year of experience in a clinical setting or completion of a Medical Assistant certification program required
• BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider' (HCP) - AHA approved required. New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.
• Must possess 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.

Nice To Haves

• Training in specialty-specific assisting desired

Responsibilities

• Performs Medical Assistant specific tasks
• Assesses patients
• Educates patients

Benefits

• 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
• health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare
• life insurance
• short-term and long-term disability
• professional development
• discounts to on-campus dining

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees