Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Clinic Support

WVU Medicine; Greendale (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

STJ St. Joseph's Hospital in Buckhannon, West Virginia, is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and nursing staff by performing basic clinical tasks and patient prep.

You will greet patients, take vitals, prepare exam rooms, assist with procedures, schedule referrals, and help with administrative duties. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of a Medical Assistant program (or one year of clinical experience), and BLS within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of medical assistant program or one year clinical experience.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Healthcare experience: 1 year.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Medical equipment use

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of Medical Assistant Program

Basic Life Support certification within 30 days

Job description

STJ St. Joseph's Hospital in Buckhannon, West Virginia, is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and nursing staff by performing basic clinical tasks and patient prep.

You will greet patients, take vitals, prepare exam rooms, assist with procedures, schedule referrals, and help with administrative duties. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of a Medical Assistant program (or one year of clinical experience), and BLS within 30 days of hire.