Clinical Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Admin Pro

WVU Medicine Harrison Community Hospital; Cadiz Township (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine Harrison Community Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and nursing staff. You will greet patients, collect initial information, take vital signs, and prepare exam rooms for visits and procedures.

You will also assist with tests, scheduling, and basic office duties to ensure smooth clinic operations. The position requires a Medical Assistant program completion or 1 year in a clinical setting, plus BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program OR one (1) year of experience in a clinical setting.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assists with office administrative tasks including answering phones and data entry.

Skills

Nursing basics

Vital signs

Patient education

Communication

Education

Medical Assistant Program

High School Diploma

BLS certification

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

WVU Medicine Harrison Community Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and nursing staff. You will greet patients, collect initial information, take vital signs, and prepare exam rooms for visits and procedures.

You will also assist with tests, scheduling, and basic office duties to ensure smooth clinic operations. The position requires a Medical Assistant program completion or 1 year in a clinical setting, plus BLS certification within 30 days of hire.