Certified Medical Assistant - Home Health

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or equivalent. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date. Current National Certification as Certified Medical Assistant.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program.

EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of healthcare experience.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Greets and escorts patients to exam rooms; prepares for provider 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.

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 effectively communicate with staff and patients. Ability to adapt to changing environments. Ability to use and learn software applications. Ability to organize and prioritize work. Ability to work in both an independent and team setting. Additional Job Description Travel to patient homes to assist the Registered Nurse in Home Health environments. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company: BMC Berkeley Medical Center Cost Center: 8415 UHAE Family Medicine Harpers Ferry Address: 171 Taylor St, Harpers Ferry, 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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Berkeley Medical Center