Medical Assistant-Primary Care Chestnut Street

WVU Medicine

21h•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves performing basic nursing skills and serving under the direction and supervision of a practice physician and/or registered nursing staff. The role encompasses a variety of duties, including patient preparation, assisting with exams and procedures, scheduling, patient education, and administrative tasks. The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program OR one (1) year of experience in a clinical setting.
Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

Nice To Haves

Completion of healthcare education course work.
One (1) year of healthcare 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 but not limited to answering phones, taking messages, performing office related task (copying, printing, data entry, etc.) and assisting with depositing of cash and other closing duties.