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 in patient examinations and procedures;
• Educates patients on follow-up expectations;
• Maintains quality control testing logs as required;
• Ensures all medical equipment is in proper working condition;
• Auxiliary in patient 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.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Effective communication with staff and patients;
• Adaptability to changing environments;
• Use and learning of software applications;
• Organizing and prioritizing work;
• Working independently and in a team setting.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

N/A

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift: Day

Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company: UHC United Hospital Center

Cost Center: 81

Address: 527 Medical Park Drive, Bridgeport, 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.