Medical Assistant -- MH HEART & VASCULAR-MGNT -- Mon Health Medical Pa ($5k bonus)

CAMC Health System•Morgantown, WV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Within a patient-centered culture, the Medical Assistant assists providers and nursing staff in delivering optimal patient care and works with others to support efficient clinical and business operations. The role facilitates patient flow and care by performing clerical and administrative tasks, assisting with patient care, and maintaining the physical environment. The Medical Assistant may work in clinics across the physician enterprise as needed; travel is required. Clinical work may include routine patient care procedures, gathering and maintaining patient information, assisting with or performing selected medical procedures, following up on testing and requests, and maintaining a sanitary and aseptic environment. Administrative work may include front desk support, patient registration and scheduling, referrals, paperwork, phone calls, documentation, pre-authorizations, financial transactions, and inventory or supply ordering. The position requires effective communication, task prioritization, adherence to protocols, and willingness to clarify responsibilities and adapt to change.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of clinical experience in place of an MA program.
Demonstrated proficiency in routine patient care procedures, such as taking blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
Effective interpersonal communication skills, including clear written and spoken communication.
Ability to use computers and telephones effectively and accurately.
Ability to perform heavy work: exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and more than 20 pounds constantly; frequent lifting or carrying of objects up to 50 pounds, with a maximum lift of 100 pounds.
Ability to work around patient-related exposures, including communicable diseases and bodily fluids.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
CPR certification, to be obtained within the probationary period if not already obtained.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant school.
Medical Assistant certification or registration from an accredited program.
Associate’s degree in Medical Assisting.
Computer literacy and familiarity with medical terminology, typically acquired through previous training or experience.

Responsibilities

Assist providers and nursing staff with patient care and support efficient clinical and business operations.
Facilitate patient flow by performing clerical and administrative tasks, assisting with patient care, and maintaining the physical environment.
Perform routine patient care procedures, such as taking blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
Collect, record, and maintain patient information, including vital signs, patient history, medical records, and test results.
Assist with or perform selected procedures as required, such as emergency response, venipuncture, CLIA-waived testing, injections, breathing treatments, EKGs, Strep/Flu swabs, urine dip testing, and pregnancy testing.
Follow up on testing, results, refill requests, and procedures as directed.
Maintain a sanitary and aseptic environment and follow proper protocols to promote infection control.
Provide front desk assistance, including answering calls, scanning, working referrals, obtaining or completing paperwork, filing, scheduling appointments, registering patients, and returning calls.
Use computers and telephones accurately to document medical and demographic information.
Assist with or perform pre-authorizations and financial transactions as needed.
Assist with stock inventory or supply ordering as needed.
Meet established productivity standards, prioritize tasks, and complete assignments according to protocol or direction.
Communicate with the supervisor to clarify responsibilities, performance standards, and expectations; seek clarification when needed and adapt to change.
Work in clinics across the physician enterprise as needed and travel as required.