Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine Charelston

WVU Medicine; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

THOM Thomas Hospitals in Charleston is seeking a Medical Assistant to support Internal Medicine. You will greet patients, take vital signs, prepare exam rooms, and assist with exams and procedures. The role includes scheduling, patient education, and clerical duties to ensure smooth clinic flow.

The position requires completing a Medical Assistant program or having equivalent clinical experience, with BLS certification within 30 days. It is a full-time, on-site role in Charleston.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program or 1 year clinical experience acceptable.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to exam rooms and obtain initial information and vital signs.
• Prepare exam rooms with cleanliness and supplies.
• Assist with exams, tests, and procedures.
• Schedule appointments and referrals as needed.
• Assist provider during examinations and procedures.
• Educate patients on follow-up expectations.
• Maintain quality control testing logs as required.
• Ensure medical equipment is in proper working condition.
• Assist with medical documentation completion.
• Perform office-related tasks including phones, messages, data entry, and deposits.

Skills

Equipment operation

Communication skills

Adaptability

Teamwork

Prioritization

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Program OR 1 year clinical experience

BLS certification within 30 days

Job description

Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine Charelston### Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine CharelstonApply: Charleston Internal Medicine: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR26-48841## 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 and/or registered nursing staff.**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:****EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:**1. High School Diploma or equivalent.2. Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program **OR** one (1) year of experience in a clinical setting.3. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:******EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:****1. Completion of healthcare education course work.**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 physician 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.10. 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:** 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 use and care of all equipment including printers, embossers, and computers.2. Ability to effectively communicate with staff and patients.3. Ability to adapt to changing environments.4. Ability to work in both an independent and team setting.5.Ability to organize and prioritize work.**Additional Job Description:****Scheduled Weekly Hours:**40**Shift:****Exempt/Non-Exempt:**United States of America (Non-Exempt)**Company:**THOM Thomas Hospitals**Cost Center:**8834 THSP Internal Medicine Charleston**Address:**3701 MacCorkle Avenue SoutheastCharlestonWest Virginia**Equal Opportunity Employer**