LPN OR CMA Clinic
WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital · Bluefield, WV · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcareInternship
About the role
The Certified Medical Assistant will perform basic nursing skills and assist 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 visit by obtaining initial information and vital signs;
- Prepares exam rooms for patients with attention to cleanliness and availability of supplies;
- Auxiliaries with and/or performs exams, tests, and procedures;
- Schedules appointments and sets up referral contacts as needed;
- Auxiliaries during 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.
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.
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 independent and team settings.
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.
Additional Job Description
Inactive