Neuroscience Clinic Medical Assistant – Outpatient Care

WVU Medicine; Institute (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine is seeking a Medical Assistant for an outpatient clinic in Morgantown, WV. The role provides clerical and clinical support to medical staff and helps ensure efficient outpatient operations.

The position requires a Medical Assistant program completion or equivalent experience, BLS within 30 days, and successful background checks. The role involves specimen handling, charting, POCT testing, and patient coordination.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program OR Med Ed OR one year of clinical experience.
• Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.
• State criminal background check and Federal check as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to medical staff to assure patients’ needs are met and to assure efficient operation of outpatient unit.
• Assist providers with requisitions or forms; ensure test results are available; assist patients and providers.
• Administer prescribed medication under supervision of attending provider.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative tests and examinations of specimens.
• Obtain and document patients’ specimens as ordered.
• Document and report test results to the medical provider.
• After training, perform POCT tests and maintain quality control logs.
• Schedule additional ancillary testing and assist with requisitions.
• Act as chaperone during medical examinations.
• Ensure medical records/test results are available for visit; review records for completeness.
• Monitor nurse call system and relay information to staff.
• Provide assistance to patients, families, and visitors as instructed.
• Participate in Quality Assurance Program to ensure quality patient services.
• Generate required patient charge data per outpatient procedures.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment; operate related devices.
• Assist with inventory/equipment on the outpatient unit.
• Schedule/coordinate new and return appointments; scheduling procedures as needed.
• Register patients; collect vitals and data; enter data; obtain signatures.
• Assist with deposits and late-night coverage; assist with unit communications.
• Process and mail letters to patients.

Skills

Medical Assistant

BLS Certification

Communication skills

Clerical support

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

EHR software

POCT devices

Job description

WVU Medicine is seeking a Medical Assistant for an outpatient clinic in Morgantown, WV. The role provides clerical and clinical support to medical staff and helps ensure efficient outpatient operations.

The position requires a Medical Assistant program completion or equivalent experience, BLS within 30 days, and successful background checks. The role involves specimen handling, charting, POCT testing, and patient coordination.