Float Medical Assistant - Thomas Hospitals Ambulatory Clinics

THOM Thomas Hospitals; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

THOM Thomas Hospitals seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient care in a fast-paced medical setting. You will greet patients, collect vital signs, prepare examination rooms, and assist providers during procedures.

Strong communication and teamwork are essential to coordinate referrals and ensure accurate documentation. Applicants should have CMA certification, a high school diploma, and BLS within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Current CMA certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Greets and escorts patient to exam rooms and collects initial information and vital signs.
• Prepares exam rooms, ensuring cleanliness and supplies are ready.
• Assists with and/or performs exams, tests, and procedures.
• Schedules appointments and coordinates referrals as needed.
• Assists providers during patient examinations and procedures.
• Educates patients on follow-up expectations and care plans.
• Maintains quality control testing logs as required.
• Ensures all medical equipment is functioning properly.
• Assists patients with completion of medical documentation.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Software knowledge

Time management

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification

Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant Program

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program.

Experience

• One (1) year of healthcare experience.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Greets and escorts patient to exam rooms; prepares for provider visit by obtaining 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.

Physical Requirements

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

Working Environment

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

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate with staff and patients.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments.
• Ability to use and learn software applications.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• 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 a West Virginia-based academic health system that provides the full continuum of healthcare services at 30 hospitals in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Maryland. With more than 47,000 employees, of which 7,200 are providers, and $10 billion in total operating revenues, the WVU Health System is anchored by an 890-bed academic medical center and the 150-bed WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia. 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.