Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine Charelston

THOM Thomas Hospitals; South Carolina; Sur place; USD 36 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

WVU Medicine is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians in a fast-paced outpatient setting. The role involves greeting patients, obtaining vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and assisting with exams and procedures.

The position requires a High School Diploma or MA program graduation, or 1 year clinical experience, with BLS certification within 30 days. Cross-functional support and basic office tasks are expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program or 1 year clinical experience.
• Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsabilités

• Greets and escorts patient to exam rooms; obtains initial information and vital signs.
• Prepares exam rooms for patients with cleanliness and 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 (phones, messages, data entry, deposits).

Connaissances

Communication with staff and patients

Adapt to changing environments

Independent and team work

Organize and prioritize work

Equipment care (printers, embossers, &

Formation

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of Medical Assistant Program

Outils

Printers

Embossers

Computers

Description du poste

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us!

Thank you for your interest in working for WVUM.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

1. Completion of healthcare education course work.


2. EXPERIENCE: 1.One (1) year of healthcare experience.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

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

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 Southeast Charleston 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.

West Virginia University Health System is a West Virginia-based academic health system that provides the full continuum of healthcare services at 30 hospitals in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Maryland. With more than 47,000 employees, of which 7,200 are providers, and $10 billion in total operating revenues, the WVU Health System is anchored by an 890-bed academic medical center and the 150-bed WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia. Together, the Health System’s hospitals, clinics, and specialty programs provide a comprehensive continuum of care, ranging from community-based primary and specialty services to highly complex, quaternary care and post-acute care.