Medical Assistant- Rapid Care

WVU Medicine; Mingo Junction (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine is hiring a Medical Assistant in Mingo Junction, Ohio. The role involves greeting patients, assisting with exams, and performing administrative tasks. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Successful candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, and experience or completion of a Medical Assistant program is preferred. The position offers opportunities for hands-on patient care within an engaging medical environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program OR one (1) year of experience in a clinical setting.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to exam rooms and prepare for physician visit.
• Assist with and/or perform exams, tests, and procedures.
• Schedule appointments and set up referral contacts as needed.
• Educate patients on follow-up expectations.
• Assist with office administrative tasks including answering phones and data entry.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to work in teams

Organizational skills

Adaptability to changing environments

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program or equivalent experience

Tools

Computers

Medical equipment maintenance

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program OR one (1) year of experience in a clinical setting.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of healthcare education coursework.

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 including answering phones, taking messages, performing office related tasks such as copying, printing, data entry, and assisting with depositing cash and other closing duties.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• 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

• 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: 36
• Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
• Shift: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
• Company: WMCP WMC Physician Practices
• Cost Center: 7265 WMCP Rapid Care Indian Creek
• Address: 2281 Wilson Avenue, Mingo Junction, Ohio

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.