Dynamic Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Admin Support

WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital; Connellsville (Fayette County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital seeks a Medical Assistant to join its ambulatory care team. The role involves greeting patients, preparing exam rooms, assisting with exams and procedures, and supporting administrative tasks.

Travel between WVU ambulatory clinic locations is required on an as-needed basis. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, completion of a Medical Assistant program or one year of clinical experience, and BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program OR one year of experience in a clinical setting.
• Obtain 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 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.
• Assists with office administrative tasks including phones, messages, data entry, and cash deposits.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Communication

Equipment operation

Use of printers/embossers/computers

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Program

Healthcare education coursework (preferred)

Tools

Printers

Embossers

Computers

Job description

WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital seeks a Medical Assistant to join its ambulatory care team. The role involves greeting patients, preparing exam rooms, assisting with exams and procedures, and supporting administrative tasks.

Travel between WVU ambulatory clinic locations is required on an as-needed basis. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, completion of a Medical Assistant program or one year of clinical experience, and BLS certification within 30 days of hire.