Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Support

Wheeling Hospital, Inc.; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheeling Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant or similar healthcare support role to work under physicians and nursing staff.

The position includes greeting patients, preparing exam rooms, assisting with exams, scheduling, and handling basic administrative tasks in a clinical setting. Requirements include a high school diploma (or equivalent), completion of a Medical Assistant program or 1 year of clinical experience, and BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Greets and escorts patient to exam rooms and collects 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.
• Assists provider during patient examinations and procedures.
• Educates patients on follow-up expectations.
• Maintains quality control testing logs.
• Ensures all medical equipment is in proper working condition.
• Assists with completion of medical documentation and office tasks.

Skills

Patient greeting & escort

Exam room prep

Assisting exams/procedures

Appointment scheduling

Patient education

Documentation

Quality control logging

Office administrative tasks

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of Medical Assistant Program

1 year of clinical experience

BLS certification within 30 days of hire

Healthcare education coursework (preferred)

Tools

Printers

Embossers

Computers

Job description

Wheeling Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant or similar healthcare support role to work under physicians and nursing staff.

The position includes greeting patients, preparing exam rooms, assisting with exams, scheduling, and handling basic administrative tasks in a clinical setting. Requirements include a high school diploma (or equivalent), completion of a Medical Assistant program or 1 year of clinical experience, and BLS certification within 30 days of hire.