Certified Medical Assistant

About the role

The role involves performing basic nursing skills and serving under the direction and supervision of the practice physician, advanced practice professional, and/or registered nursing staff.

Responsibilities

• Greets and escorts patients to exam rooms;
• Prepares for provider visits by obtaining initial information and vital signs;
• Prepares exam rooms for patients with attention to cleanliness and availability of supplies;
• Auxiliary in and/or performs exams, tests, and procedures;
• Schedules appointments and sets up referral contacts as needed;
• Auxiliary during patient examinations and procedures;
• Edits patient education on follow-up expectations;
• Maintains quality control testing logs as required;
• Ensures all medical equipment is in proper working condition;
• Auxiliary in patients' completion of medical documentation.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent;
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date;
• Current National Certification as Certified Medical Assistant.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program;
• One (1) year of healthcare experience.

Physical Requirements

• MEDIUM WORK - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly;
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach and be capable of normal rotation, standing and walking for an 8-12 hour shift.

Working Environment

• Working closely with others;
• Working protracted or irregular hours;
• Working around biohazards;
• Working around infectious diseases;
• Working with hands in water;
• May be required to travel between facilities.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective communication with staff and patients;
• Adaptability to changing environments;
• Use and learning of software applications;
• Organization and prioritization of work;
• Work in both an independent and team setting.

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Shift: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company: UHC United Hospital Center

Cost Center: 5050

UHC Elkins Corridor Medical Center

Address: 1013 North Randolph Avenue, Elkins, West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.