Medical Assistant PRN

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 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. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of healthcare education course work. EXPERIENCE: 1.One (1) year of healthcare experience. CORE DUTIES AND 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. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: MEDIUM WORK - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly). Ability to bend, stoop, reach and be capable of normal rotation, standing and walking for an 8-12 hour shift. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Working closely with others. Working protracted or irregular hours. Working around biohazards. Working around infectious diseases. Working with hands in water. May be required to travel between facilities. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to use and care of all equipment including printers, embossers, and computers. Ability to effectively communicate with staff and patients. Ability to adapt to changing environments. Ability to work in both an independent and team setting. Ability to organize and prioritize work. Additional Job Description: Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Shift: Day (United States of America) Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company: UHC United Hospital Center Cost Center: 68 UHC Orthopaedics Address: 327 Medical Park Drive Bridgeport West Virginia Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia’s largest health system and largest private employer, providing care to communities across West Virginia, Maryland, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. The integrated academic health system includes 25 hospitals and five institutes, with more than 3,500 licensed beds, 4,000 clinicians, 39,000 employees, and $8.5 billion in annual operating revenues. Anchoring the system in Morgantown, West Virginia, are WVU Hospitals, an 880-bed academic medical center, and the 150-bed WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital. Together, the Health System’s hospitals, clinics, and specialty programs provide a comprehensive continuum of care, ranging from community-based primary and specialty services to highly complex, quaternary care and post-acute care. #J-18808-Ljbffr