Frontline Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Support

UHC United Hospital Center; Weston (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UHC United Hospital Center in Weston, WV is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient flow, take vitals, and assist clinicians during exams and procedures.

You will prepare rooms, maintain supplies, educate patients, and perform admin tasks while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. This role requires basic healthcare experience and a willingness to learn BLS within 30 days.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of Medical Assistant program or 1 year of clinical experience.
• Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
• At least 1 year of healthcare experience.
• Preferred: healthcare education coursework.

Responsibilities

• Greets and escorts patient to exam rooms and gathers initial information.
• Prepares exam rooms with cleanliness and supplies.
• Assists with exams, tests, and procedures as needed.
• Schedules appointments and referral contacts.
• Supports provider during patient examinations and procedures.
• Educates patients on follow-up expectations.
• Maintains quality control testing logs.
• Ensures medical equipment is in proper working condition.
• Assists with medical documentation completion for patients.
• Supports general office tasks: phones, messages, data entry, deposits.

Skills

Equipment operation

Communication

Adaptability

Teamwork

Organization

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant program

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Tools

Printers

Embossers

Computers

Job description

UHC United Hospital Center in Weston, WV is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient flow, take vitals, and assist clinicians during exams and procedures.

You will prepare rooms, maintain supplies, educate patients, and perform admin tasks while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. This role requires basic healthcare experience and a willingness to learn BLS within 30 days.