Medical Assistant

Hurricane, WV Full Time
POSTED ON 5/4/2024

As a Medical Assistant you will be responsible for providing administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the medical office/hospital. You will support doctors and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management, organization and communication. The target is to complete all activities accurately, with high quality and in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

  • Interview patients and document basic medical history
  • Organize and schedule appointments
  • Update and file medical records and insurance reports
  • Arrange hospital admissions and laboratory services
  • Check with patients and type up patients charts
  • Assist during medical examinations
  • Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms
  • Handle receivable and payable accounts and keep financial records
  • Prepare and clean treatment rooms and medical instruments

Skills

  • Proven working experience as a medical assistant or medical secretary
  • Knowledge of medical office management systems and procedures
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritise work
  • Social perceptiveness and service oriented
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organisational and planning skills
  • Proficiency in MS Office and patient management software
  • Degree in medical assistance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

  • Free parking
  • Paid time off

Medical specialties:

  • Primary Care

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

Work setting:

  • In-person

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

  • EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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