Certified Medical Assistant - Cancer Center Team

Charleston Area Medical Center; Beckley (WV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Charleston Area Medical Center in Beckley, WV, is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to provide optimal assistance to healthcare providers and support patient registration, discharge, and related services.

The role includes clerical support, patient scheduling, specimen collection, basic lab testing, vital signs, and helping with minor procedures under supervision. Requires CMA certification within 6 months and BLS within 30 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Post-high school diploma or certificate program required.
• 0-6 months experience in healthcare setting.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) within 6 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support to expedite patient flow and care.
• Greet and register patients using the appropriate software.
• Explain payment policy and insurance information prior to registration.
• Schedule patient appointments and assist with procedures.
• Prepare and maintain records for billing and daily reconciliations.
• Collect specimens and perform basic point-of-care testing as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Post-secondary diploma/certificate

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

Charleston Area Medical Center in Beckley, WV, is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to provide optimal assistance to healthcare providers and support patient registration, discharge, and related services.

The role includes clerical support, patient scheduling, specimen collection, basic lab testing, vital signs, and helping with minor procedures under supervision. Requires CMA certification within 6 months and BLS within 30 days.