Medical Assistant

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Performs general office duties including but not limited to scheduling, obtaining guarantor information; answer telephones, inputs patient charges; prepares patient folders and files medical records. Obtains blood specimens from satellite clinic patients; prepares specimens properly to enable medical technologists to conduct analysis which aid physicians in diagnosis and treatment of infections or diseases.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Graduate of a Medical Assistant program OR three (3) years’ experience as a medical assistant.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE:

1. Experience in performing EKGs.

2. Six (6) months of physician office experience.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 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.

1. Obtains initial assessment with patient and prepares patient exam. Takes vital signs.

2. Assist physicians with procedures and treatments

3. Obtains guarantor information from patients and prepares patient charges regarding lab tests. Obtains authorizations and referrals as appropriate.

3. Prepares patient folders.

4. Performs EKG's.

5. Performs sterile and isolation techniques; follows all OSHA standards.

6. Maintains other work area in a clean and orderly condition to prevent spread of infection or disease to patients, visitors and personnel.

7. Provides care and education appropriate to the age of the patients served.

8. Assess information relative to patient's status and interprets this information to identify the age specific needs of each patient.

9. Transports lab specimens, information and supplies between the satellite office and WMC.

10. Enters physician's orders which includes but is not limited to patient charging, referral arrangements and scheduling outpatient testing.

11. Issues patient statements manually or via electronic billing system. Collects patient co-pays and establishes a daily cash balance sheet.

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.

1. Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40+lbs.

2. Must be able position and/or lift patients, and stand or walk 8 hours per day.

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.

1. Work is performed in a normal clinical outpatient environment.

2. Position is frequently exposed to biohazards, as well as communicable disease.

3. Position requires ability to respond quickly to varying demands from provider and patient.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Demonstrates proficient use of the electronic record and basic computer skills.

3. Exhibit exceptional customer service skills and consistently maintain a positive attitude.

4. Ability to communicate effectively with fellow caregivers and supervisors.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

WMCH Weirton Medical Center

Cost Center:

66 WMCH Nursing Cancer Outpatient Chemotherapy and Infusion

Address:

651 Colliers Way

Weirton

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.