Medical Assistant-Trauma/Surg

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 and/or performs exams, tests, and procedures;
• Schedules appointments and sets up referral contacts as needed;
• Auxiliaries with providers 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;
• One (1) year of healthcare experience.

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.

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 an independent and team setting.

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company: THOM Thomas Hospitals

Cost Center: 8261

Thomas Address: 4605 Maccorkle Ave SW, South Charleston, 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.