Clinic Medical Assistant

Marshall Health Network • Huntington, WV

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About The Position

Cabell Huntington Hospital is seeking a full-time Clinic Medical Assistant to work with its CHH Dermatology Clinic. The role is responsible for greeting and registering incoming patients and handling incoming and outgoing communications in a concise, pleasant, and professional manner. The position also involves patient appointment scheduling and confirmation, collecting co-payments, maintaining petty cash records, and maintaining records and reports.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Medical Assisting or one year of Medical Assistant experience with the capability and skillset to perform clinical procedures.
• Completion of MA certification is required.
• Proven ability and willingness to work with patients, co-workers, and physicians.
• Ability to use computers, calculators, copiers, fax machines, paper cutters, and telephones.
• Ability to use EKG, autoclave, Holter monitor, and PFT machine.
• Ability to move and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Full range of motion, including the ability to stand, sit, squat, bend, and walk; ability to talk, hear, and see at close and far distances.

Responsibilities

• Greet and register incoming patients.
• Answer phone calls promptly and courteously.
• Take messages, provide adequate information, and route calls appropriately.
• Schedule appointments for all physicians and confirm appointments one day in advance.
• Obtain complete and accurate demographic and insurance information for each patient.
• Respond to patient inquiries.
• Collect co-payments and maintain accurate daily accounting of the petty cash fund.
• Maintain records, reports, and other significant information.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree