Medical Assistant, Urgent Care Job at Valley Health, Jackson, MS

  • Valley Health
  • Jackson, MS

Job Description

Medical Assistant

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.

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

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.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Flexible hours

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