JGH CMA Ortho

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;
• Auxiliaries with exams, procedures, and immunizations;
• Schedules appointments and sets up referral contacts as needed;
• Auxiliaries with patient examinations and procedures;
• Edicates patients on follow-up expectations;
• Maintains quality control testing logs as required;
• Ensures all medical equipment is in proper working condition;
• Auxiliaries patients with completion of medical documentation;
• Records test results in patient charts and contacts patients as necessary regarding tests;
• Thoroughly cleans and stocks each examination room weekly.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Qualifications

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Skills and Abilities

• Effective communication with staff and patients;
• Ability to adapt to changing environments;
• Use and learn software applications;
• Organize and prioritize work;
• Work independently and in a team setting.

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

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Benefits

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Benefits

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Company Information

JAX Jackson General Hospital Cost Center 7000 JAX Rural Health Clinic JAX Address 174 Pinnell Street Ripley 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.