Non-Certified Medical Assistant: Orthopedic Hand

WVU Medicine; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

WH Wheeling Hospital Inc. invites applications for a Non-Certified Medical Assistant in Orthopedics Hand. The role requires a high school diploma or MA program completion, with BLS within 30 days.

One year of healthcare experience is preferred. The job includes duties from greeting patients to assisting with examinations and maintaining equipment. The position is full-time at Wheeling, WV, with standard 40-hour weeks, non-exempt status, and duties spanning clinical and clerical tasks as

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program or one year of clinical experience.
• Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date is required.
• Preferred: completion of healthcare education coursework.
• One year of healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Greets and escorts patients to exam rooms and collects initial information.
• Prepares exam rooms and ensures supplies are available.
• Assists with exams, tests, and procedures.
• Schedules appointments and referral contacts as needed.
• Assists providers during examinations and procedures.
• Educates patients on follow-up expectations.
• Maintains quality control testing logs.
• Ensures medical equipment is in proper working condition.
• Assists with medical documentation.
• Performs office administrative tasks and cash deposits as needed.

Skills

Equipment operation

Communication with staff and patients

Adaptability

Organization and prioritization

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program graduate

BLS certification within 30 days

Tools

Printers

Embossers

Computers

Job description

## Non-Certified Medical Assistant: Orthopedic HandApplylocations: Wheeling Hospital (WHH)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR26-38096## Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.Performs basic nursing skills, and/or serves under the direction and supervision of the practice physician and/or registered nursing staff.**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:****EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:**1. High School Diploma or equivalent.2. Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program **OR** one (1) year of experience in a clinical setting.3. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:******EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:****1. Completion of healthcare education course work.**EXPERIENCE:**1.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:** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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:** The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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:****Exempt/Non-Exempt:**United States of America (Non-Exempt)**Company:**WH Wheeling Hospital Inc.**Cost Center:**8160 WH Orthopaedics**Address:**1 Medical Park DriveWheelingWest Virginia