Wheeling Hospital
Medical Assistant-Non-Certified-Chestnut Street Clinic, Washington, PA
Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, West Virginia, United States, 26003
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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 tasks (copying, printing, data entry, etc.) and assisting with depositing of cash and other closing duties.
Qualifications
Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program OR One (1) year of clinical experience.
Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
Preferred Qualifications
Completion of healthcare education coursework.
One (1) year of healthcare experience.
Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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 The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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 for 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:
40
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Non-Exempt
Shift:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Company:
WH Wheeling Hospital Inc.
Cost Center:
6150 WH Family Medicine Clinic
Address:
1 Medical Park Drive, Wheeling, 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.
Job Posting Context
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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 tasks (copying, printing, data entry, etc.) and assisting with depositing of cash and other closing duties.
Qualifications
Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program OR One (1) year of clinical experience.
Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
Preferred Qualifications
Completion of healthcare education coursework.
One (1) year of healthcare experience.
Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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 The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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 for 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:
40
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Non-Exempt
Shift:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Company:
WH Wheeling Hospital Inc.
Cost Center:
6150 WH Family Medicine Clinic
Address:
1 Medical Park Drive, Wheeling, 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.
Job Posting Context
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