Float Certified Medical Assistant
Integrated Health Centers of West VirginiaHarrisville, WV, US- Full-time
Job Description
Job Description
Salary : 16-18
Who we are :
Did you know that Integrated Health Centers of West Virginia (IHCWV) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) based in rural West Virginia? IHCWV has been providing high-quality healthcare services to the surrounding counties on a sliding fee scale since 1994. With nine locations and expanding, IHCWV is a growing healthcare organization that provides primary and acute medical care and behavioral health services to the local communities. IHCWV is truly making a positive impact on the healthcare industry in rural West Virginia, and we want you on our team!
Where we are going :
At Integrated Health Centers of West Virginia, we take pride in offering affordable, compassionate, and excellent care to our patients. We are dedicated to expanding access to exceptional healthcare in the communities we serve, and strive to be the preferred healthcare provider for residents of Ritchie, Pleasants, Doddridge, and Wood Counties. Providing healthcare is more than just our job, it's our passion and we are committed to serving others with the best possible care.
What youll do :
Specific duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following :
1. Provide direct nursing care to patients, including but not limited to preliminary physical tests, taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature, and reporting patient history summaries.
2. Secure patient information and maintain patient confidence by properly preserving medical records, implementing diagnostic coding and procedure coding, and keeping patient information confidential.
3. Assist providers in examinations and treatments; assist in central service with cleaning and sterilization of equipment; maintain a working knowledge of sterile and clean techniques.
4. Keep supplies readily available by inventorying stock, placing orders, and verifying receipts.
5. Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
6. Enhance practiced reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
7. Demonstrate skill functioning in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with frequent interruptions.
8. Uphold the patient-centered medical home model of care focused on clinical quality measures to ensure consistency and continuous care improvement.
9. Obtain blood and specimens for testing, perform sample testing, and document performance of and results in EMR.
10. Assist with paper and electronic chart prep; work collaboratively with staff to ensure all required medical records are readily available for routine visits, follow-ups, PCP / FNP, internal and external health information management departments, and labs.
11. Schedule ordered tests as appropriate.
12. Other duties assigned under the discretion of LPN, RN, APRN, or MD.
Schedule :
Monday - Thursday : 8-4 : 30
Friday : 8-4
Saturdays : On Rotation
What youll need :
1. High School Diploma or equivalent and a current West Virginia Certification (REQUIRED) as a Medical Assistant, including required continuing education credits.
2. Six (6) months of previous experience as a Medical Assistant preferred. New graduates are encouraged to apply.
3. Experience in a medical / clinical environment preferred.
4. Familiarity with phlebotomy or injections preferred. Phlebotomy certification preferred, not required.
5. CPR or BLS certification must be acquired within the first 6 weeks of employment. Yearly recertification.
6. Strong computer and technology skills.
7. Strong communication, interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills.
What we offer :
$500 Sign-on Bonus - No Contract or Repayment Commitment!!
Competitive benefit packages :
- Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, STD
Work-Life balance :
IHCWV is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Medical Assistant Float • Harrisville, WV, US