Medical Assistant Float - (Clinic)

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

Job summary

STJ St. Joseph's Hospital in Buckhannon, WV is seeking a Medical Assistant for a clinic float role. The position involves patient intake, rooming, assisting with examinations, and coordinating referrals.

The ideal candidate holds CMA certification, BLS within 30 days, and a high school diploma with at least 1 year of healthcare experience. The role offers full-time hours, consistent patient contact, and a team-based environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire date is required.
• Current National Certification as Certified Medical Assistant is required.
• Preferred: graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.

Responsibilities

• Greets and escorts patients to exam rooms and obtains initial information and vital signs.
• Prepares exam rooms for providers and maintains supplies.
• Assists with exams, tests, and procedures.
• Schedules appointments and referral contacts.
• Educates patients on follow-up expectations.
• Maintains quality control testing logs and ensures equipment is functioning.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Software basics

Organization

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Medical Assistant Float - (Clinic)### Medical Assistant Float - (Clinic)Apply: St. Joseph's Hospital Physician Clinics (Building A): Full time: Posted Today: JR26-49716## Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.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:****EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:**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:******EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:****1. Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program.**EXPERIENCE:**1. One (1) year of healthcare experience.**CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.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:** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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:** The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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:**STJ St. Joseph's Hospital**Cost Center:**8602 STJ General Surgery**Address:**10 Amalia DriveBuckhannonWest Virginia**Equal Opportunity Employer**