Medical Assistant, Pediatrics

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 SMH RHC PEDS - 309390

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Work Shift

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

Experience

One year of experience in a clinical setting or completion of a Medical Assistant certification program required

Training in specialty-specific assisting desired

Certification & Licensure

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.

Qualifications

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.

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 .