Clinical Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Admin Support

THOM Thomas Hospitals; South Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians in a fast-paced outpatient setting. The role involves greeting patients, obtaining vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and assisting with exams and procedures.

The position requires a High School Diploma or MA program graduation, or 1 year clinical experience, with BLS certification within 30 days. Cross-functional support and basic office tasks are expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program or 1 year clinical experience.
• Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Greets and escorts patient to exam rooms; obtains initial information and vital signs.
• Prepares exam rooms for patients 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 all medical equipment is in proper working condition.
• Assists patients with completion of medical documentation.
• Assists with office administrative tasks (phones, messages, data entry, deposits).

Skills

Communication with staff and patients

Adapt to changing environments

Independent and team work

Organize and prioritize work

Equipment care (printers, embossers, &

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of Medical Assistant Program

Tools

Printers

Embossers

Computers

Job description

WVU Medicine is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians in a fast-paced outpatient setting. The role involves greeting patients, obtaining vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and assisting with exams and procedures.

The position requires a High School Diploma or MA program graduation, or 1 year clinical experience, with BLS certification within 30 days. Cross-functional support and basic office tasks are expected.