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Description

• Entity: Valley Regional Enterprises
• Shift: Day

Who We Are

Valley Health System is a not-for-profit network of hospitals, urgent cares, physician practices, and services. Expanding across Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland, we are devoted to the health of all who call our 18-county area home.

A vital resource for healthcare, we are the region’s largest employer, a dependable community partner, and are at the leading edge of clinical innovations.

We are looking for passionate, innovative, and caring people who will each bring their unique skills and perspectives to our workplace.

What You Will Do:

Under the supervision of the Nurse Practitioner, the Medical Assistant performs medical assistant specific tasks, such as greeting of patients, activates files and prepares patients as needed to move patient through their office appointment, manage client appointment scheduling/phone calls/front-desk responsibilities. Performs other duties as required, so must be adaptable to various working conditions and job demands.

What You Will Bring:

Education
High School Diploma or GED required. Two years training program or comparable experience preferred.

Experience
Knowledge of primary care medicine.

Certification & Licensures
BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved required*

Qualifications
Proficient completion of “The Facts and Fundamentals of HIV”, prevention counseling services, STI & HCV treatment training, and any relevant trainings pertinent to HIV, STI’s, HCV, LGBTQ+ care and prevention in primary care within 3-6 months of hire. Ability to assist Nurse Practitioner in the entering of insurance billing information (medical coding). HIPAA & confidentiality training within one month of hire. Must demonstrate patience, understanding and good communication skills. Must have ability to give attention to detail and to be resourceful. Must maintain a professional attitude and be accountable and sensitive to the needs of patients as well as internal and external customers. Keyboarding skills. Knowledge of medical terminology and billing codes. Exceptional communication (verbal and written) and customer service skills necessary for interactions with patients, visitors, and staff Multi-tasking skills necessary for performing day to day functions in a stressful, dynamic work environment. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to accurately maintain patient medical records and prepare reports. HIPAA compliance. Ability to establish and maintain effective, positive relationships with patients, their families, physicians, case managers, pharmacists, and others contacted in the course of work. Must be comfortable working with LGBT+ populations and other underserved populations. Possess clinical problem solving and critical thinking skills. Client-centered advocate who is comfortable with a diverse population. Demonstrated negotiation and conflict resolution skills to effectively and professionally interact with persons of all age, culture, gender, disability, religion, education, and socioeconomic status.

What You Will Get:

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.

Exclusions apply

We celebrate, support, and thrive on our differences for the benefit of our employees, our patients, and the communities we serve.
We are neighbors caring for neighbors, and our goal is always to help those we serve get well, feel well, and stay well.

EOE

Criminal Background Checks
VA State Police
3rd party Background Check

FLSA Classification
Non-exempt

Grade
108

Physical Demands
17 A Medical Technician/Other Technicians/Assistants