Patient Care Medical Assistant & Clinic Support

WVU Medicine; Summersville (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

SRMC Summersville Regional Medical Center in Summersville, WV is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and nursing staff by performing basic nursing duties and clinical tasks.

Responsibilities include greeting patients, preparing exam rooms, assisting with exams and procedures, scheduling, documenting, and educating patients; requires a high school diploma or MA program completion and BLS certification within 30 days.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Graduate of Medical Assistant program or at least 1 year of clinical experience.
• Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.
• Completion of healthcare education coursework is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greets and escorts patients 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 referrals as needed.
• Assists provider 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 and office tasks including phones, messages, data entry, and deposits.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Detail oriented

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of Medical Assistant Program

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire

Completion of healthcare education coursework

Job description

SRMC Summersville Regional Medical Center in Summersville, WV is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and nursing staff by performing basic nursing duties and clinical tasks.

Responsibilities include greeting patients, preparing exam rooms, assisting with exams and procedures, scheduling, documenting, and educating patients; requires a high school diploma or MA program completion and BLS certification within 30 days.