Valley Health·Martinsburg, West Virginia
Under the supervision of a physician or advanced practice clinician, the Medical Assistant performs specific medical assistant tasks, assesses patients, and provides patient education. This role requires competency in providing care utilizing the nursing process.
Department VH BERKELEY FAMILY MEDICINE - 107167 Worker Sub Type Regular Work Shift First Shift (United States of America) Pay Grade
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. Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! Thanks for your interest in working on our team!
A High School Diploma or GED is required, along with one year of clinical experience or completion of a Medical Assistant certification program. Candidates must possess a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Market context
In West Virginia, family medicine practices often need Medical Assistants who can support rooming, vitals, documentation, and patient flow in busy outpatient settings. This role is competitive because employers commonly look for a high school diploma or GED, clinical experience or MA training, and current AHA BLS certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your certification status and recent hands-on experience before applying.