Medical Assistant, Orthopedics

WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital; Uniontown (Fayette County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support patient care in a dynamic healthcare environment. This role involves performing essential nursing skills under supervision, scheduling appointments, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization. The ideal candidate is adaptable, communicates effectively, and meets minimum qualifications such as a High School Diploma and Basic Life Support certification. Join our team and make a difference in patient care!

Qualifications

• Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.
• Preferred completion of healthcare education course work.
• One year of healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Greets and escorts patient to exam rooms and prepares for physician visit.
• Assists with exams, tests, and procedures.
• Schedules appointments and maintains medical documentation.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program or one year of clinical experience

Job description

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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 clinical experience.
• 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: 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.

• 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: 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.

• 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: 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.

• 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.
  
  

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Shift:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

UNTWN Uniontown Hospital

Cost Center

68 UNTWN Orthopaedics

Address

500 W Berkeley Street

Uniontown

Pennsylvania

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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