MA or LPN - Marshall Neurosurgery

Marshall Health; Huntington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall Health in Huntington, WV is seeking a Medical Assistant with nursing exposure to support physicians in examinations and patient care. The role involves greeting patients, preparing them for visits, screening information, and assisting with sample collection and tests.

The ideal candidate has completed a Medical Assistant program or nursing school and can obtain certification; prior experience is required to ensure smooth clinical operations and patient flow.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a medical assistant program or school of nursing.
• MA candidates must be able to obtain certification.
• Experience: Prior experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and prepares them for physician's examination.
• Screens patients for appropriate information.
• Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments within licensed practical nursing standards.
• Maintains and assists with preparation of equipment and aids physicians during treatment, examination, and testing.
• Handles telephone inquiries from patients regarding test results, medications and treatment instructions as directed by the physician.
• Arranges for hospitalization, referrals, or performance of special procedures for patients.
• Maintains a clean, attractive work area and keeps clinical areas stocked with appropriate medical supplies.
• Cleans and sterilizes medical instruments, surgical trays, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Education

Medical Assistant program or nursing school

Job description

1600 Medical Center Dr, Huntington, WV 25701, USA

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

• Greets patients and prepares them for physician's examination. Screens patients for appropriate information. Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance within the scope of the licensed practical nursing standards.
• Maintains and assists with the preparation of equipment and aids physicians during treatment, examination, and testing of patients.
• Handles telephone inquiries from patients regarding test results, medications and treatment instructions as directed by the physician.
• Arranges for hospitalization, referrals, or performance of special procedures for patients.
• Maintains a clean, attractive work area and keeps clinical areas stocked with appropriate medical supplies.
• Cleans and sterilizes medical instruments, surgical trays, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Education: Graduate of a medical assistant program or school of nursing. MA candidates must be able to obtain certification. Experience: Prior experience is required.

1600 Medical Center Dr, Huntington, WV 25701, USA