Medical Assistant -Neurology

About the role

Performs basic nursing skills, and/or serves under the direction and supervision of the practice physician and/or registered nursing staff.

Company UHC United Hospital Center Cost Center 469 UHC Nephrology Address 527 Medical Park Drive Bridgeport West Virginia

Responsibilities

• Greets and escorts patient to exam rooms; prepares for physician visit by obtaining initial information and vital signs.
• Prepares exam rooms for patients with attention to cleanliness and availability of supplies.
• Assists with and/or performs exams, tests, and procedures.
• Schedules appointments and sets up referral contacts as needed.
• Assists provider during 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.
• Assists patients with completion of medical documentation.
• Assists with office administrative tasks to include but not limited to answering phones, taking messages, performing office related task (copying, printing, data entry, etc.) and assisting with depositing of cash and other closing duties.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program OR one (1) year of experience in a clinical setting.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

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