Patient Care & Clinic Support Medical Assistant

WVU Medicine; Whitehall (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform basic nursing skills under the supervision of physicians and registered nurses. The role includes patient prep, vital signs, and assisting with exams and procedures.

Minimum qualifications: high school diploma or equivalent; MA program graduate or 1 year clinical experience; BLS within 30 days. Preferred: healthcare coursework; 1 year healthcare experience. Schedule: 40 hours, day shift, non-exempt; travel between facilities possible.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalence required.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program or 1 year clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• 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 to include answering phones, taking messages, data entry, and related duties.

Skills

patient care

vital signs

effective communication

team collaboration

organization and prioritization

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Graduate of Medical Assistant program or 1 year clinical experience

Job description

WVU Medicine is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform basic nursing skills under the supervision of physicians and registered nurses. The role includes patient prep, vital signs, and assisting with exams and procedures.

Minimum qualifications: high school diploma or equivalent; MA program graduate or 1 year clinical experience; BLS within 30 days. Preferred: healthcare coursework; 1 year healthcare experience. Schedule: 40 hours, day shift, non-exempt; travel between facilities possible.