Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Frontline Support

wvumedicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking a Medical Assistant to support nursing staff and physicians in delivering efficient patient care. The role involves data collection, patient flow coordination, phlebotomy, and logging patient information under physician supervision.

Qualified candidates will have either a high school diploma or equivalent or completion of a Medical Assistant program, plus BLS/First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support or Heart Saver First Aid within 30 days of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Does simple data collections and tabulation for statistical purposes.
• Coordinates patient flow through assigned area(s).
• Assigns patients to appropriate exam rooms or infusion bays.
• Accurately logs and files patient information as requested.
• Obtains radiology results from WVUH/UHA systems as requested by MD.
• Performs adult and pediatric phlebotomy as ordered.
• Obtains patient data and reports abnormal findings to RN/MD.
• Schedules appointments and communicates instructions to patients.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program

Tools

WVUH/UHA systems

Job description

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking a Medical Assistant to support nursing staff and physicians in delivering efficient patient care. The role involves data collection, patient flow coordination, phlebotomy, and logging patient information under physician supervision.

Qualified candidates will have either a high school diploma or equivalent or completion of a Medical Assistant program, plus BLS/First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.