Certified Medical Assistant Spring Mills

WVU Medicine Berkeley and Jefferson Medical Centers; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine Berkeley and Jefferson Medical Centers in Martinsburg, West Virginia, is looking for a Medical Assistant for full-time shifts. The role includes greeting patients, assisting in examinations, scheduling appointments, and maintaining medical equipment. A High School Diploma, certification as a Medical Assistant, and one year of healthcare experience are required. This position offers a comprehensive working environment, adhering to high standards of patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program preferred.
• One year of healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Greets and escorts patients to exam rooms.
• Prepares exam rooms for patients.
• Assists with and performs exams, tests, and procedures.
• Schedules appointments and sets up referral contacts.
• Assists provider during patient examinations.
• Educates patients on follow-up expectations.
• Maintains quality control testing logs.
• Ensures all medical equipment is functioning.
• Assists patients with medical documentation.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to adapt to changing environments

Software applications

Organizing and prioritizing work

Independent and team work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

National Certification as Certified Medical Assistant

Job description

Overview

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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 Medical Assistant.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Non-Exempt

Shift

United States of America

Company

BMC Berkeley Medical Center

Cost Center

8105 BMC Neurosurgery - East

Address

2500 Hospital Drive
Martinsburg
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.