Medical Assistant (Salem)

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Greets and escorts patients to exam rooms;
• Prepares for physician 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 performing exams, tests, and procedures;
• Schedules appointments and sets up referral contacts as needed;
• Auxiliary during patient examinations and procedures;
• Edifies patients on follow-up expectations;
• Maintains quality control testing logs as required;
• Ensures all medical equipment is in proper working condition;
• Auxiliary in patient documentation;
• Auxiliary in office administrative tasks such as answering phones, taking messages, performing office-related tasks (copying, printing, data entry, etc.), and assisting with depositing 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.

Qualifications

• Completion of healthcare education course work;
• One (1) year of healthcare experience.

Skills

• Ability to use and care of all equipment including printers, embossers, and computers;
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff and patients;
• Ability to adapt to changing environments;
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

N/A

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20

Shift: Day

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

UHC United Hospital Center

Cost Center: 441

UPC Family Medicine Salem

Address

2373 W Main St Salem West Virginia

Additional Job Description

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.