Medical Assistant

WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital; Princeton (WV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

PCH Princeton Community Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and nursing staff in a clinic setting. You will greet patients, take vital signs, prepare exam rooms, assist with exams and procedures, schedule referrals, and help with documentation.

Responsibilities include front-office tasks, maintaining equipment, and ensuring patient education and follow-up. A high school diploma and MA program completion or related experience are required. BLS within 30 days.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program OR one year of clinical experience.
• Obtain Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Greets and escorts patient to exam rooms; obtains initial information and vital signs.
• Prepares exam rooms and maintains supply readiness.
• Assists with exams, tests, and procedures.
• Schedules appointments and handles referrals.
• Assists providers during examinations and procedures.
• Educates patients on follow-up expectations.
• Maintains quality control testing logs and equipment readiness.
• Assists with documentation and basic office tasks.

Skills

Equipment operation

Staff communication

Adaptability

Teamwork

Organization

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant program

BLS certification

Tools

Printers

Embossers

Computers

Job description

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

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program OR one (1) year of experience in a clinical setting.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

Preferred Qualifications

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:

• Completion of healthcare education course work.

Experience

• One (1) year of healthcare experience.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greets and escorts patient to exam rooms; prepares for physician 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.
• Assists with office administrative tasks to include but not limited to answering phones, taking messages, performing office related task (copying, printing, data entry, etc.) and assisting with depositing of cash and other closing duties.

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 use and care of all equipment including printers, embossers, and computers.
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff and patients.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments.
• Ability to work in both an independent and team setting.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Exempt/Non-Exempt

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Shift

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

PCH Princeton Community Hospital

Cost Center

8678 PCH Workwell Health & Wellness Center

Address

118 12th Street

Princeton

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.