Medical Assistant - Trauma / General Surgery Clinic

Medical Assistant Position

Performs basic nursing skills, and / or serves under the direction and supervision of the practice physician and / or registered nursing staff.

Minimum 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

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND / OR LICENSURE :

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.

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.

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.

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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40

Shift :

Exempt / Non-Exempt : United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company : THOM Thomas Hospitals

Cost Center : 8261 THOM Surgery Thomas

Address : 4605 Maccorkle Ave SW South Charleston 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.