Clinical Receptionist/Certified Medical Assistant-Float, PRN,Days

Logan Regional Medical Center; Logan (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Logan Regional Medical Center in southern West Virginia seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support physicians and nurses in a fast-paced outpatient clinic. This float position may work at multiple locations to balance staffing and patient care needs.

You will perform clinical tasks such as vitals, specimen collection, vaccine administration, EKGs, and assist with procedures under supervision, while handling administrative duties like rooming patients and maintaining EMR accuracy.

Qualifications

• Postsecondary medical assistant program completion preferred.
• CMA-AAMA or RMA certification required upon hire.
• BCLS certification required upon hire or within facility timeline.
• 1+ years of outpatient/physician practice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in rooming patients, taking vitals and performing EKGs.
• Perform vaccine administration, wound care and specimen collection under supervision.
• Prepare and administer medications under physician direction.
• Coordinate care, verify insurance, obtain prior authorizations and educate patients.
• Maintain EMR accuracy and document clinical tasks diligently.
• Serve as a clinical mentor to uncertified staff when appropriate.

Skills

EHR proficiency

Medical terminology

Anatomy knowledge

Pharmacology knowledge

Team collaboration

Patient communication

Education

Postsecondary Cert/Diploma/Program Grad from accredited medical assistant program

Job description

Description

Step into a meaningful role at Logan Regional Medical Center, a 132-bed facility located in southern West Virginia. Logan Regional is an award-winning, full-service community hospital with a history of innovation, from its one-of-a-kind Rural General Surgery residency program to its collaboration with Marshall Health Network to bring more opportunities for specialty care to the area. Logan Regional has earned the prestigious "A" grade from The Leapfrog Group, inclusion in Becker’s listing of Great Community Hospitals, Forbes Inaugural Top Hospitals list, and Best-in-State hospital status from Newsweek/Statista. Consider growing your career at Logan Regional, which offers an ideal combination of high standards of care in a small, caring community.

Description

Step into a meaningful role at Logan Regional Medical Center, a 132-bed facility located in southern West Virginia. Logan Regional is an award-winning, full-service community hospital with a history of innovation, from its one-of-a-kind Rural General Surgery residency program to its collaboration with Marshall Health Network to bring more opportunities for specialty care to the area. Logan Regional has earned the prestigious "A" grade from The Leapfrog Group, inclusion in Becker’s listing of Great Community Hospitals, Forbes Inaugural Top Hospitals list, and Best-in-State hospital status from Newsweek/Statista. Consider growing your career at Logan Regional, which offers an ideal combination of high standards of care in a small, caring community.

Job Summary

Performs both clinical and administrative duties to support physicians and nurses in the medical practice/clinic. Utilizes certified-level competencies to provide comprehensive patient care, including advanced diagnostic tasks and delegated medical procedures within scope of practice. Ensures high-quality patient experience while upholding clinical standards and organizational values. This is a Float position. In this role, the incumbent may be asked to work at a variety of locations to assist with staffing levels as needed.

Essential Functions

• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Assist in rooming patients, taking vitals, performing EKGs, and assisting in office-based procedures under physician supervision.
• Conduct certified-level clinical procedures such as vaccine administration, wound care, and specimen collection.
• Prepare and administer medications under physician direction per certification guidelines.
• Perform advanced administrative functions, including coordination of care, insurance verification, prior authorizations, and patient education.
• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot clinical equipment in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Ensure proper documentation of clinical tasks and maintain EMR accuracy.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for uncertified staff when appropriate.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control procedures.
• Engage in continuing education and training to maintain certification and advance skills.
• Support quality and performance improvement efforts across the clinic.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in electronic health records (EHRs) and clinical software.
• Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and pharmacology.
• Ability to triage patient concerns and elevate appropriately.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Consistently professional in demeanor and appearance.
• Attention to accuracy and adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

Education

Postsecondary (Cert/Diploma/Program Grad) from an accredited medical assistant program (Preferred)

Licenses/Certifications

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)-AAMA CMA-AAMA or RMA Upon Hire (Required) And BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire or within facility-specified time frame (Required)

Experience

1+ years experience in an outpatient or physician practice setting (Preferred)