Medical Assistant (Salem)

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. Location: 327 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 including answering phones, taking messages, copying, printing, data entry, 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.

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 work in both an independent and team setting.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.

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.

Schedule

• Scheduled weekly hours: 40.
• Shift: Day (United States of America).
• Exempt/Non‑Exempt: Non‑Exempt.