Medical Assistant - Home Visits

OVP Health Care; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

OVP Health Care in Huntington, WV is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care during home visits and in-office visits. You will assist the medical provider with exams, patient transport, and documentation, while helping manage medications and referrals.

The role requires a High School Diploma and enrollment in a medical assisting program. A CMA license is in progress, with at least 1 year of medical experience. Valid driver’s license and CPR preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required or equivalent.
• Enrolled in an accredited medical assisting program.
• In the process of becoming a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).
• Minimum 1 year of medical experience.
• CPR preferred.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and assist the medical provider during home visits.
• Provide a safe environment by identifying and reporting hazards.
• Assist with medications for home visit patients and manage referrals.
• Support EKG and PFT testing in the office.
• Maintain documentation and credentialing for medical services.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Home visits

EKG testing

PFT testing

Driver's license

CPR preferred

Education

High School Diploma

Medical assisting program

CMA licensure in progress

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Medical Assistant provides patient care and assists the medical provider in any necessary duties or responsibilities.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assesses the full scope of patient needs and assist medical provider when meeting with the patient in their home.
• Provides a safe environment for patients and employees through identifying/correcting/reporting health and safety hazards.
• Cooperates with distribution of resources to maintain a therapeutic environment.
• Maintains interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors and co-workers.
• Accountable for medical practice through planned and continuous professional growth and development.
• Uses knowledge and judgement needed to meet the medical needs of the patient.
• Assist with calling in medications for home visit patients.
• Maintains Prior Authorizations and Referrals for medical services.
• Assists with EKG and PFT testing within the office.
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma.
• Attending an accredited medical assisting program preferred.
• In the process of getting licensed as a Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
• Minimum 1year medical experience.
• CPR Preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Clean driving record.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical demands described are representative of those that must be routinely met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials duties.

• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.
• Ability to perform job responsibilities in a facility and outside the facility with multiple levels and without elevator or mechanical transportation.
• Operates a computer and keyboard.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time position, and core hours and workdays are Monday through Friday 8am to 4:30pm.

This position may require evening or weekend work.

WORK ENVIORNMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment as well as patient homes. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Smoke-free environment.

This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change in accordance with the needs of OVP Health Care

Care and contractual obligations.

EEO STATEMENT

OVP Health Care provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

In addition to federal law requirements, OVP Health Care complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

OVP Health Care expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper inference with the ability of OVP Health Care employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.