Outpatient Medical Assistant

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

Job summary

WVU Medicine in Morgantown, WV, is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform a range of clinical and clerical duties in an outpatient clinic. You will support medical staff, assist providers with examinations and testing, and help manage patient flow and records.

The role requires a high school diploma and completion of a Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience, with BLS certification within 30 days. Strong organizational skills and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program OR graduate of the Med Ed Program OR one year of clinical experience.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.
• State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas
• Registration or Certification as a medical assistant is preferred.

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 for patient examination or testing; ensure test results are available for visits.
• 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 medical provider.
• May perform POCT tests and maintain quality control testing and logs after training.
• Schedule additional testing and coordinate diagnostic/therapeutic procedures.
• Act as chaperone during medical examinations.
• Ensure medical records and test results are available for visits.
• Monitor nurse call system and relay information to staff.
• Provide information to patients and families as instructed by physician.
• Participate in Quality Assurance Program to ensure quality patient services.
• Generate required patient charge data according to WVU Medicine outpatient procedures.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment for patient care; operate printers, embossers, and computers.
• May schedule and coordinate new and return appointments using computerized system.
• May assure registration of patients and collect information for billing purposes.

Skills

Patient care

Clerical support

Communication

Education

Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program

Graduate of the Med Ed Program

1 year of clinical experience

Tools

Electronic health records

Computer systems

Job description

WVU Medicine in Morgantown, WV, is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform a range of clinical and clerical duties in an outpatient clinic. You will support medical staff, assist providers with examinations and testing, and help manage patient flow and records.

The role requires a high school diploma and completion of a Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience, with BLS certification within 30 days. Strong organizational skills and teamwork are essential.