Certified Medical Assistant: Exam Support & Patient Care

WVU Medicine; Bridgeport (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

WH Wheeling Hospital Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers by performing basic nursing skills and assisting with exams, tests, and procedures at our Bridgeport, Ohio facility.

You will greet patients, obtain vital signs, prep exam rooms, and help with documentation, while ensuring equipment is functioning properly. The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, BLS certification within 30 days of hire, and current CMA certification, with one year of healthcare

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Current National Certification as Certified Medical Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Greets and escorts patient to exam rooms and obtains initial information and vital signs.
• Prepares exam rooms with cleanliness and 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 medical equipment is in proper working condition.
• Helps patients with completion of medical documentation.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Software apps

Organization

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Certified Medical Assistant

Basic Life Support

Job description

WH Wheeling Hospital Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers by performing basic nursing skills and assisting with exams, tests, and procedures at our Bridgeport, Ohio facility.

You will greet patients, obtain vital signs, prep exam rooms, and help with documentation, while ensuring equipment is functioning properly. The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, BLS certification within 30 days of hire, and current CMA certification, with one year of healthcare