Certified Medical Assistant-Southpointe

Wheeling Hospital, Inc.; Canonsburg (Washington County); In loco; USD 36.000 - 54.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Wheeling Hospital, Inc. in Canonsburg, PA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical teams under physician and RN supervision.

Responsibilities include greeting patients, taking vital signs, and preparing exam rooms for provider visits. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire, and current National Certification as a Medical Assistant, plus about one year of healthcare experience.

Competenze

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
• Current National Certification as Certified Medical Assistant.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program.
• One year of healthcare experience.

Mansioni

• Greets and escorts patient to exam rooms; obtains initial information and vital signs.
• Prepares exam rooms for patients with attention to 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 all medical equipment is in proper working condition.
• Assists patients with completion of medical documentation.

Conoscenze

Effective communication

Adaptability

Software applications

Organization & prioritization

Teamwork & independence

Formazione

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of Medical Assistant Program

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Descrizione del lavoro

Performs basic nursing skills, and/or serves under the direction and supervision of the practice physician, advanced practice professional and/or registered nursing staff.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
• Current National Certification as Certified Medial Assistant.

Preferred Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program.

Experience

• One (1) year of healthcare experience.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greets and escorts patient to exam rooms; prepares for provider visit by obtaining initial information and vital signs.
• Prepares exam rooms for patients with attention to cleanliness and availability of 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 all medical equipment is in proper working condition.
• Assists patients with completion of medical documentation.

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.
• May be required to travel between facilities.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate with staff and patients.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments.
• Ability to use and learn software applications.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to work in both an independent and team setting.

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

WH Wheeling Hospital Inc.

Cost Center

6455 WH Urgent Care Southpointe

Address

555 Southpointe Boulevard

Canonsburg

Pennsylvania

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.