WVU-Ambulatory Care Assistant- Sterilization Support -86805 (JR24-48720)

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.Perform various duties related to patient care and treatment as directed by attending providers in an outpatient clinic setting. Provide clerical and clinical support to medical staff in assigned unit.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1.High school diploma or equivalent required.

2.Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program OR one year of clinical experience.

3.West Virginia state criminal background check required, and Federal, if applicable, for DHHR BMS regulated area.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1.Registration or Certification preferred.

2.Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

EXPERIENCE:

1.One-year experience as a Medical Assistant or patient care preferred.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.Provide support to medical staff to assure patients' needs are met and to assure efficient operation of outpatient unit.

2.Assist providers when possible in completing requisitions or forms for patient examination or testing. May assure availability of test results for patient visits. Assist patients and providers with medical office visits.

3.Administer prescribed medication under supervision of attending provider.

4.Perform qualitative and quantitative tests and examinations of specimens.

5.Obtain and document patients' specimens as ordered.

6.Documents and reports test results to medical provider.

7.After training and skills testing may perform assigned and/or all ordered POCT tests and maintain quality control testing and logs.

8.Schedules additional ancillary testing as needed. Assists providers when possible in completing requisitions or forms for patient examination or testing.

9.Act as chaperone during medical examinations.

10.Ensure medical records and test results are available for visit, including those from referring physicians. Inspect/review medical records to maintain correct order and completeness.

11.Monitors nurse call system and relays information to appropriate staff.Answers telephone calls and transmits information to appropriate staff.

12.Provides assistance and information to patients, families, and visitors as instructed by the physician.

13.Participates in Quality Assurance Program to assure quality patient services are provided.

14.Generate required patient charge data For full info follow application link.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)