Ambulatory Care Assistant (MA) POC ENT

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUMedicine in Morgantown, WV is seeking an Ambulatory Care Assistant (MA) for the ENT clinic. The role provides clerical and clinical support in an outpatient setting, assists providers, administers medications under supervision, and helps manage patient records and tests.

Responsibilities include POCT tests, scheduling, registration tasks, inventory management, and coordinating procedures. The position is full-time, non-exempt, and requires the ability to lift and stand for extended periods.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of Medical Assistant Program OR Med Ed Program OR 1 year of clinical experience.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Background checks as required for regulated areas.
• Registration or Certification as a medical assistant (preferred).
• 1 year experience as Medical Assistant or patient care (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide support to medical staff to meet patient needs and keep outpatient unit efficient.
• Assist providers with requisitions or forms for exams or testing and ensure test results are available.
• Administer prescribed medications under supervision of the provider.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative tests and specimen examinations.
• Obtain and document patient specimens as ordered.
• Document and report test results to the medical provider.
• May perform POCT tests after training and maintain quality logs.
• Schedule additional ancillary testing as needed.
• Act as chaperone during medical examinations.
• Ensure medical records and test results are available for visits, including referrals.
• Monitor nurse call system and relay information to staff.
• Assist patients, families, and visitors as instructed by the physician.
• Participate in Quality Assurance to assure quality patient services.
• Generate patient charge data according to outpatient procedures.
• Assist with inventory of supplies and equipment for patient care.
• May schedule/coordinate new and return appointments and procedures.
• May assist with patient registration and data entry for billing.
• Assist Registration Specialist with deposits and late coverage.
• Assist Manager with unit correspondence using computer software.
• May process and mail letters to patients.

Skills

Medical Assistant

Clinical support

Patient care

Electronic health records

Education

HS Diploma

Medical Assistant Program

Med Ed Program

BLS Certification

Job description

Ambulatory Care Assistant (MA) POC ENT### Ambulatory Care Assistant (MA) POC ENTApply: Physician Office Center: Full time: Posted Today: JR26-49354## Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.Perform various duties related to patient care and treatment as directed by attending providers in an outpatient clinic setting. Provide clerical and clinical support to medical staff in assigned unit.**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS****:****EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:**1. High school diploma or equivalent.2. Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program **OR** graduate of the Med Ed Program **OR** one (1) year of clinical experience.3. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.4. State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS****:****EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:**1. Registration or Certification as a medical assistant.**EXPERIENCE:**1. One (1) year experience as a Medical Assistant or patient care.**CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.1. Provide support to medical staff to assure patients' needs are met and to assure efficient operation of outpatient unit.2. Assist providers when possible in completing requisitions or forms for patient examination or testing. May assure availability of test results for patient visits. Assist patients and providers with medical office visits.3. Administer prescribed medication under supervision of attending provider.4. Perform qualitative and quantitative tests and examinations of specimens.5. Obtain and document patients’ specimens as ordered.6. Documents and reports test results to medical provider.7. After training and skills testing may perform assigned and/or all ordered POCT tests and maintain quality control testing and logs.8. Schedules additional ancillary testing as needed. Assists providers when possible in completing requisitions or forms for patient examination or testing.9. Act as chaperone during medical examinations.10. Ensure medical records and test results are available for visit, including those from referring physicians. Inspect/review medical records to maintain correct order and completeness.11. Monitors nurse call system and relays information to appropriate staff telephone calls and transmits information to appropriate staff.12. Provides assistance and information to patients, families, and visitors as instructed by the physician.13. Participates in Quality Assurance Program to assure quality patient services are provided.14. Generate required patient charge data according to WVU Medicine outpatient procedures.15. Assist in maintaining appropriate inventory of supplies and equipment for patient care needs by preparing orders and reporting needs to supervisor. Demonstrate knowledge of use and care of all equipment including printers, embossers, and computers.16. Assist with maintenance of inventory and equipment on assigned outpatient unit.17. May schedule and coordinate new and return appointments using computerized system according to WVU Medicine outpatient clinic policy and procedures. Schedule and coordinate diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures.18. May assure registration of patients. Collect vital information for purposes of patient identification and billing purposes and enter data into computer. Obtain charts and fee sheets necessary for patient visits. Obtain signatures from release of information and consent to treatment.19. May assist Registration Specialist with deposit of money and with late night coverage. May assist Manager/Supervisor with unit correspondence using computer software.20. May process and mail letters to patients.**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:**The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.1. Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40+lbs.2. Must be able position and/or lift patients, and stand or walk 4 to 12 hours per day.**WORKING ENVIRONMENT:**The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.1. Work is performed in a normal clinical outpatient environment.2. Position is frequently exposed to biohazards, as well as communicable disease.3. Position requires ability to respond quickly to varying demands from provider and patient.**Additional Job Description:****Scheduled Weekly Hours:**40**Shift:****Exempt/Non-Exempt:**United States of America (Non-Exempt)**Company:**WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals**Cost Center:**8180 WVUH Otolaryngology**Address:**1 Medical Center DriveMorgantownWest 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. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.