Ambulatory Care Asst - MA - Pediatrics - University Town Centre

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals in Morgantown is seeking an outpatient Medical Assistant to support medical staff and patients in a busy clinic setting. You will assist with examinations, testing, specimen collection, medication administration under supervision, and documentation to ensure efficient patient flow.

The role requires a high school diploma or MA program graduate or equivalent experience, plus BLS within 30 days. Collaborative care and accurate records are essential.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of Medical Assistant program, Med Ed, or 1 year clinical experience.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Background checks as required for regulated areas.

Responsabilidades

• Provide support to medical staff to ensure patient needs are met and outpatient unit runs smoothly.
• Assist providers with requisitions or forms for examinations or testing and ensure test results are available.
• Administer prescribed medication under supervision of attending provider.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative tests and examinations of specimens.
• Obtain and document patients' specimens as ordered.
• Document and report test results to the medical provider.
• May perform assigned POCT tests and maintain quality control testing and logs.
• Schedule additional ancillary testing as needed and assist with patient visits.
• Act as chaperone during medical examinations.
• Ensure medical records and test results are available for visit and accessible from referring physicians.
• 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 required patient charge data according to WVU Medicine outpatient procedures.
• Assist in maintaining inventory of supplies and equipment; operate printers, embossers, and computers.
• May schedule and coordinate new and return appointments using the computerized system.
• May assure patient registration and collect demographic and billing information.
• Assist with deposit of money and unit correspondence as needed.
• May process and mail letters to patients.

Conocimientos

Patient care

Clerical support

Medical assisting

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program grad / Med Ed program grad or 1 year clinical experience

Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire

State and federal background checks as required

Herramientas

POCT testing

Descripción del empleo

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

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program OR graduate of the Med Ed Program OR one (1) year of clinical experience.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.
• State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas

Preferred Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE

• Registration or Certification as a medical assistant.

Experience

• One (1) year experience as a Medical Assistant or patient care.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide support to medical staff to assure patients' needs are met and to assure efficient operation of outpatient unit.
• 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.
• Administer prescribed medication under supervision of attending provider.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative tests and examinations of specimens.
• Obtain and document patients’ specimens as ordered.
• Documents and reports test results to medical provider.
• After training and skills testing may perform assigned and/or all ordered POCT tests and maintain quality control testing and logs.
• Schedules additional ancillary testing as needed. Assists providers when possible in completing requisitions or forms for patient examination or testing.
• Act as chaperone during medical examinations.
• 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.
• Monitors nurse call system and relays information to appropriate staff telephone calls and transmits information to appropriate staff.
• Provides assistance and information to patients, families, and visitors as instructed by the physician.
• Participates in Quality Assurance Program to assure quality patient services are provided.
• Generate required patient charge data according to WVU Medicine outpatient procedures.
• 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.
• Assist with maintenance of inventory and equipment on assigned outpatient unit.
• 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.
• 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.
• May assist Registration Specialist with deposit of money and with late night coverage. May assist Manager/Supervisor with unit correspondence using computer software.
• May process and mail letters to patients.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40+lbs.
• Must be able position and/or lift patients, and stand or walk 4 to 12 hours per day.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Work is performed in a normal clinical outpatient environment.
• Position is frequently exposed to biohazards, as well as communicable disease.
• Position requires ability to respond quickly to varying demands from provider and patient.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Shift

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center

8236 WVUH CH Pediatrics UTC

Address

6040 University Town Center Drive
Morgantown
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. 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.