Jobs search

JOB DETAILS

Medical Assistant Trainee

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals • Full-time • Bridgeport, West Virginia, United States • 1m ago

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.

Assists in providing direct patient care under the direct supervision of the certified Medical Assistant, Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Provider. Identifies and meets the patient's need in an outpatient setting in compliance with hospital policy and procedure. Actively seeks out new learning opportunities throughout the clinic environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. High School diploma or equivalent OR Currently a junior or senior level high school student AND enrolled in an accredited Medical Assistant Program

2. Current CPR certification upon hire OR obtained within 90 days of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Currently enrolled in an accredited Medical Assistant Program

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 exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Performs direct patient assignments, applying good judgment and knowledge of skills required within the realm of job responsibility.

2. Reports all pertinent observations and concerns directly to the RN, LPN or Provider.

3. Documents in patient chart as appropriate for realm of responsibility and per policy and procedure.

4. Assists MAs, LPNs, RNs or Providers with rooming patients, completing appropriate forms, assessments, vital signs, etc. as directed.

5. Performs clerical skills as directed including use of computer, assembling charts, recording information, answering telephones, filing, etc.

6. Scans outside medical records, reconciles labs and diagnostic test results, hospital or other consultations reports into the EMR as appropriate under the direction of MA, LPN, RN or Provider

7. Assists callers and or visitors professionally, takes written messages, creates in-basket messages, or directly routes the caller/visitor to the appropriate person

8. Performs and documents findings of quality checks to include refrigerator temp, crash cart, diagnostic equipment and eyewash as directed.

9 Schedules testing procedures for patients (i.e. x-rays, ultrasounds, mammograms, etc.) under the direction of MA, LPN, RN or Provider.

10. Completes on-the-job training, in-service education and carries our specific job duties under the supervision of a certified medical assistant, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse or provider.

11. Scribes appropriate documentation into permanent office record consistent with policies and procedure for physician findings.

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. Frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and feeling are necessary body movements utilized in performing nursing duties throughout the work shift.

2. Visual acuity must be within normal range.

3. Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

4. Must have manual dexterity to operate keyboards, fax machines, telephones, copiers and other business equipment.

5. Must have a strong stomach to handle various odors and sites dealing with wounds and various procedures performed in the office.

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. Exposure to body fluids, human tissues, contagious diseases, sharps.

2. Exposure to cleaning agents and disinfectants.

3. Exposure to toxic gas, fumes, and odors.

4. Exposure to high stress and constant interruptions.

5. Confined office space under fluorescent lighting.

6. Exposure to electrical current.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Must have the ability to work successfully under highly stressful conditions, and must be capable of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basis.

2. Must have the ability to make sound, independent judgments based on scientific principles, and also be able to collaborate with other multi-disciplinary team members in an appropriate fashion.

3. Must have the ability to comprehend and perform oral and written instructions and procedures.

4. Must have effective reading and comprehension skills.

5. Must have strong communication skills, written and verbal.

6. Must be excellent at transcribing medical information including the strong ability to spell accurately and correctly. Must have good medical terminology skills.

7. Must be skilled with computer systems used by both physician offices and hospitals to capture data accurately and consistently.

8. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and be able to compensate for staffing needs as appropriate including ability to be flexible because it is expected that the associate will work in other UHC owned/0perated clinics when staffing necessitates.

9. Ability to function as a team member in respect to organization, communication, and task prioritization.

10. Typing skills/keyboarding required/ strong ability to listen and absorb what the physician is saying and ascertain the physician needs.

11. Knowledge of medical terminology required by testing or completion of formal course work.

12. Demonstrated familiarity with physician office computer systems such as EPIC or similar system, including use of electronic scheduling modules/Electronic Medical Records is required: testing of skills required as part of the interview process.

13. Demonstrates competency in clinical and technical skills, completes training as required, and correctly performs these skills on a consistent basis.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

UHC United Hospital Center

Cost Center:

85 UHC CBO Clinic Combined Bus Office

Address:

327 Medical Park DriveBridgeportWest Virginia

Related Jobs

Medical Assistant (TVTCC)

Mon Health • Full-time • Grafton, WV, US • 2m ago

CMA

Grafton City Hospital is a rural hospital with vision, diversity, stability, and a future. A strong contributor to the county’s economic status as it is one of the largest employers in Taylor County at GCH, we have... more

2m ago

VIEW JOB

Psychiatric Travel Registered Nurse (RN)

American Traveler • Contract • Clarksburg, WV, US • 2d ago

RN Travel Psych

American Traveler is offering a rewarding Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) contract position in Clarksburg West Virginia. Shift: Days 12 Job Length: 13 weeks -- RNs who work with us receive a highly competitive pay... more

2d ago

VIEW JOB

LPN -Rheumatology

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals • Full-time • Bridgeport, West Virginia, United States • 5d ago

LPN

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find... more

5d ago

VIEW JOB

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Guardian Healthcare • Full-time • Fairmont, WV, US • $15 - $19 / hour • 5d ago

CNA

Guardian Healthcare Fairmont in Fairmont, WV is currently seeking Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) Available Shifts: Full-time / Rotating Holidays and Weekends / 8 hour shifts Eveni... more

5d ago

VIEW JOB

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Guardian Healthcare • Full-time • Fairmont, WV, US • $24 - $28 / hour • 5d ago

LPN

Guardian Healthcare Fairmont is currently seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) Available Shifts: Full-time / Rotating Holidays and Weekends / 12 hour shifts Daylight 7:00 am - 7... more

5d ago

VIEW JOB

Home Health Charge Nurse

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals • Full-time • Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States • 1w ago

RN Home Health

1w ago

VIEW JOB

UHC-RN II-ENDO

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals • Full-time • Bridgeport, West Virginia, United States • 1w ago

RN Med-Surg

1w ago

VIEW JOB

LPN - Patriot Primary Care

Riverside Health System • Full-time • Grafton, West Virginia, United States • 1w ago

LPN

Grafton, Virginia Monday - Friday Sign on Bonus Opportunity! Overview The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will perform duties under the direction or supervision of a licensed medical practitioner or a registe... more

1w ago

VIEW JOB

Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator (RNAC)

Guardian Healthcare • Full-time • Fairmont, WV, US • 1w ago

Guardian Healthcare Fairmont in Fairmont , WV is currently seeking a Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator (RNAC) What you get from us as a Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator (R... more

1w ago

VIEW JOB

Registered Nurse - Baylor

Amedisys, Inc. • Anmoore, West Virginia, United States • 2w ago

RN Hospice

Overview Registered Nurse - Hospice Case Manager Baylor Schedule: Friday, Saturday and Sunday 8a-8p Are you a highly skilled and compassionate registered nurse (RN) looki... more

2w ago

VIEW JOB