Float Medical Assistant - Ambulatory Clinics

WVU Medicine; Charleston, Northern (WV, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to join a team under supervision of physicians and nursing staff. The role involves greeting patients, preparing exam rooms, assisting with exams, and coordinating referrals.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, BLS within 30 days, and national CMA certification, with at least one year of healthcare experience. The position entails working in a clinical setting with potential travel between facilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
• Current National Certification as Certified Medical Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Greets and escorts patient to exam rooms; obtains initial information and vital signs.
• Prepares exam rooms and maintains cleanliness and supplies.
• Assists with exams, tests, and procedures.
• Schedules appointments and sets up referral contacts.
• Assists provider during examinations and procedures.
• Educates patients on follow up expectations.
• Maintains quality control testing logs as required.
• Ensures medical equipment is functioning properly.
• Assists patients with medical documentation.

Skills

Communication with staff and patients

Adaptability

Software applications

Organization

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

BLS certification within 30 days

National Certification as Certified Medical Assistant

Job description

Performs basic nursing skills, and/or serves under the direction and supervision of the practice physician, advanced practice professional and/or registered nursing staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
• 3. Current National Certification as Certified Medial Assistant.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program.

EXPERIENCE:

• 1. One (1) year of healthcare experience.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Greets and escorts patient to exam rooms; prepares for provider visit by obtaining initial information and vital signs.
• 2. Prepares exam rooms for patients with attention to cleanliness and availability of supplies.
• 3. Assists with and/or performs exams, tests, and procedures.
• 4. Schedules appointments and sets up referral contacts as needed.
• 5. Assists provider during patient examinations and procedures.
• 6. Educates patients on follow up expectations.
• 7. Maintains quality control testing logs as required.
• 8. Ensures all medical equipment is in proper working condition.
• 9. Assists patients with completion of medical documentation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 1. 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).
• 2. Ability to bend, stoop, reach and be capable of normal rotation, standing and walking for an 8-12 hour shift.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• 1. Working closely with others.
• 2. Working protracted or irregular hours.
• 3. Working around biohazards.
• 4. Working around infectious diseases.
• 5. Working with hands in water.
• 6. May be required to travel between facilities.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• 1. Ability to effectively communicate with staff and patients.
• 2. Ability to adapt to changing environments.
• 3. Ability to use and learn software applications.
• 4. Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• 5. Ability to work in both an independent and team setting.

Additional Job Description: Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company: THOM Thomas Hospitals Cost Center: 93 THSP Nursing Nurse Resource and Float Pool Address: 4605 Maccorkle Ave SW South Charleston 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, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia's largest health system and largest private employer, providing care to communities across West Virginia, Maryland, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. The integrated academic health system includes 25 hospitals and five institutes, with more than 3,500 licensed beds, 4,000 clinicians, 39,000 employees, and $8.5 billion in annual operating revenues. Anchoring the system in Morgantown, West Virginia, are WVU Hospitals, an 880-bed academic medical center, and the 150-bed WVU Medicine Golisano Children's Hospital. Together, the Health System's hospitals, clinics, and specialty programs provide a comprehensive continuum of care, ranging from community-based primary and specialty services to highly complex, quaternary care and post-acute care.