Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Support

WVU Medicine; Weirton (WV); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine is hiring a Medical Assistant for our WMCP Internal Medicine practice in Weirton, WV. You will perform basic nursing tasks under supervision, obtain vital signs, prepare exam rooms, and support physicians and staff in daily clinical operations.

Responsibilities include scheduling referrals, assisting with exams, documenting patient information, and maintaining equipment and logs. A High School diploma or MA program completion is required, with BLS certification within 30 days of

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 answering phones, taking messages, data entry, and related tasks.

Skills

Communication with staff and patients

Adaptability

Teamwork

Organization

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Program

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days

Job description

WVU Medicine is hiring a Medical Assistant for our WMCP Internal Medicine practice in Weirton, WV. You will perform basic nursing tasks under supervision, obtain vital signs, prepare exam rooms, and support physicians and staff in daily clinical operations.

Responsibilities include scheduling referrals, assisting with exams, documenting patient information, and maintaining equipment and logs. A High School diploma or MA program completion is required, with BLS certification within 30 days of