Medical Assistant - Home Visits

OVP Health Care • Huntington, WV

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides patient care and assists the medical provider with necessary duties and responsibilities during home visits and in the office. The role assesses patient needs, supports a safe and therapeutic environment, maintains professional relationships, and contributes to ongoing professional development. Duties also include calling in medications for home-visit patients, maintaining prior authorizations and referrals for medical services, and assisting with EKG and PFT testing in the office. Other duties may be assigned.

This is a full-time position with core hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Evening or weekend work may be required. The work takes place in a professional office environment and patient homes. The position uses standard office equipment and operates in a smoke-free environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Minimum of one year of medical experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Clean driving record.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.
• Ability to perform job responsibilities in facilities and outside facilities with multiple levels and without an elevator or mechanical transportation.
• Ability to operate a computer and keyboard.

Nice To Haves

• Attending an accredited medical assisting program.
• In the process of obtaining a Certified Medical Assistant license.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess the full scope of patient needs and assist the medical provider when meeting with patients in their homes.
• Identify, correct, and report health and safety hazards to help provide a safe environment for patients and employees.
• Cooperate with the distribution of resources to maintain a therapeutic environment.
• Maintain interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors, and co-workers.
• Pursue planned and continuous professional growth and development.
• Use knowledge and judgment to meet patients’ medical needs.
• Call in medications for home-visit patients.
• Maintain prior authorizations and referrals for medical services.
• Assist with EKG and PFT testing in the office.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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