Certified Medical Assistant-Shadyside Health Clinic

WVU Medicine

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs basic nursing skills and/or serves under the direction and supervision of the practice physician, advanced practice professional, and/or registered nursing staff. The position is based at the Shadyside Health Clinic.

The Certified Medical Assistant greets and escorts patients, gathers initial information and vital signs, prepares examination rooms, and assists with examinations, tests, and procedures. The role also involves scheduling appointments, arranging referrals, educating patients about follow-up expectations, maintaining quality-control testing logs, ensuring medical equipment is working properly, and helping patients complete medical documentation.

The work involves close interaction with others, potentially irregular or extended hours, exposure to biohazards and infectious diseases, and working with hands in water. Travel between facilities may be required. The role requires standing and walking during an 8–12-hour shift and the ability to bend, stoop, and reach. It is classified as medium work, requiring exertion of up to 50 pounds occasionally, 20 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
• Current national certification as a Certified Medical Assistant.
• Effectively communicate with staff and patients.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments.
• Ability to use and learn software applications.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to bend, stoop, and reach, and to stand and walk during an 8–12-hour shift.
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds occasionally, 20 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly.
• Able to work closely with others, around biohazards and infectious diseases, and with hands in water; may need to travel between facilities.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program.
• One year of healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to examination rooms; obtain initial information and vital signs in preparation for provider visits.
• Prepare examination rooms, ensuring cleanliness and availability of supplies.
• Assist with and/or perform examinations, tests, and procedures.
• Schedule appointments and arrange referral contacts as needed.
• Assist providers during patient examinations and procedures.
• Educate patients on follow-up expectations.
• Maintain required quality-control testing logs.
• Ensure medical equipment is in proper working condition.
• Assist patients with completing medical documentation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED