Medical Administrative Assistant

Grafton, WV Full Time
POSTED ON 5/10/2024

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 one simple mission: We are committed to the promotion of wellness and to the provision of comprehensive healthcare for our community with respect to all people. Grafton is in the heart of northern West Virginia. Nestled inside Taylor County, Grafton, the county seat, is centrally located less than 30 miles from Morgantown, Bridgeport and Fairmont, WV. Our 100 plus dedicated, and caring employees are encouraged to employ their talents and abilities to solve any challenge faced by our patients and the surrounding community.

While many hospitals, especially rural hospitals, are closing because of ever declining reimbursement for the services they provide, Grafton City Hospital continues to get stronger by operating more efficiently and providing excellent healthcare to our community.

JOB SUMMARY

Medical Administrative Assistant performs tasks specific to the healthcare industry and general administrative duties. General tasks may include answering the phone, greeting patients and visitors, ordering supplies, sorting mail, bookkeeping, gathering billing data and creating invoices. Tasks that might require specialized knowledge include updating and maintaining patient medical records, processing insurance forms, scheduling patient appointments or medical procedures and coordinating lab services, completing outgoing referrals and tracking those referrals in the EHR. They also assist physicians or mid-level practitioners with various tasks including performing ECG, blood draws, completing outgoing referrals and authorizations, assisting with vital signs and other patient care duties that they are qualified to perform.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Must have acquired the knowledge/skills to do data entry into a computer and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. A degree or certificate as a Medical Assistant and/or training as a CNA is preferred.

Experience:  Two years of clinical experience in an office and/or hospital setting preferred.

Medical Terminology and Clinical Assistant skills preferred.

Experience with computers and answering multi-line telephones is desirable.

The ability to multitask is required.

The ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

Experience working with the public in a professional and friendly manner.

Licensure/Certification: Basic CPR and/or First Aide training within 3 months of hire.

Medical assistant certification or Certified Nursing Assistant license is preferred.

 

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