Medical Assistant (Urology)

UHC United Hospital Center; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine in West Virginia seeks a nursing support professional for outpatient care, acting as the primary medical contact to screen patients and assist physicians.

You will greet patients, prepare exam rooms, assist with exams/procedures, schedule referrals, and educate patients on follow-up expectations. Strong communication and adaptability are essential.

This is a full-time, day-shift non-exempt position with 40 hours weekly, based in a clinical outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program or 1 year of clinical experience.
• Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.

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 medical equipment is in proper working condition.
• Assists patients with completing medical documentation.
• Performs office tasks including phones, messages, data entry, and deposits.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Patient interaction

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant Program

BLS Certification

Healthcare education coursework

Job description

Provides nursing support to the physician and provides direct nursing care to patients in an outpatient setting. Serves as primary medical contact person to screen patients.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• 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: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Completion of healthcare education course work.

EXPERIENCE:

• One (1) year of healthcare experience.

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.

1. Greets and escorts patient to exam rooms; prepares for physician visit by obtaining initial information and vital signs.
2. Prepares exam rooms for patients with attention to cleanliness and availability of supplies.
3. Assists with and/or performs exams, tests, and procedures.
4. Schedules appointments and sets up referral contacts as needed.
5. Assists provider during patient examinations and procedures.
6. Educates patients on follow up expectations.
7. Maintains quality control testing logs as required.
8. Ensures all medical equipment is in proper working condition.
9. Assists patients with completion of medical documentation.
10. Assists with office administrative tasks to include but not limited to answering phones, taking messages, performing office related task (copying, printing, data entry, etc.) and assisting with depositing of cash and other closing duties.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

1. 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).
2. Ability to bend, stoop, reach and be capable of normal rotation, standing and walking for an 8-12 hour shift.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

1. Working closely with others.
2. Working protracted or irregular hours.
3. Working around biohazards.
4. Working around infectious diseases.
5. Working with hands in water.
6. May be required to travel between facilities.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to use and care of all equipment including printers, embossers, and computers.
2. Ability to effectively communicate with staff and patients.
3. Ability to adapt to changing environments.
4. Ability to work in both an independent and team setting.
5. Ability to organize and prioritize work.

Additional Job Description:

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Shift: Day (United States of America)
• Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
• Company: UHC United Hospital Center
• Cost Center: 84 UHC Urology
• Address: White Oaks Blvd Bridgeport West Virginia

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.

Thank you for your interest in working for WVUM.

The West Virginia University Health System is a West Virginia-based academic health system that provides the full continuum of healthcare services at 30 hospitals in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Maryland. With more than 47,000 employees, of which 7,200 are providers, and $10 billion in total operating revenues, the WVU Health System is anchored by an 890-bed academic medical center and the 150-bed WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia. Together, the Health System’s hospitals, clinics, and specialty programs provide a comprehensive continuum of care, ranging from community-based primary and specialty services to highly complex, quaternary care and post-acute care.