WVU Medicine

Academic health system

Medical Assistant-Preoperative Evaluation Center

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeMorgantown, WV, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

For employees hired prior to 1997, a high school diploma or equivalent is required.
For employees hired after 1997, graduation from a Medical Assistant Program is required.
Obtain certification in Basic Life Support or Heart Saver First Aid within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Collect and tabulate simple data for statistical purposes.
Coordinate patient flow through assigned areas and assign patients to appropriate geographic areas, such as exam rooms and infusion bays.
Accurately log and file patient information as requested.
Fax signed releases of information to appropriate facilities as requested.
Obtain radiology results from WVUH/UHA systems as requested by the physician, contact outside facilities and ancillary departments for recent patient testing results, and deliver faxed results to the physician for review.
Obtain and document patient data, including age, height, weight, intake and output, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, pulse oximetry, allergies, medication and immunization lists, and functional screening, as requested by the physician; report abnormal findings to the registered nurse or physician.
Perform adult and pediatric phlebotomy and capillary puncture as ordered.
Obtain patient point-of-care and clinical laboratory specimens as ordered, and complete quality-control testing and documentation accurately.
Arrange for specimen transport to the laboratory within half an hour of collection.
Answer patient phone calls, document information, and report it to the physician.
Call patients with physician instructions and document the telephone encounter.
Call patients to verify appointment dates and times, document the telephone encounter, and schedule appointments as necessary.
Report changes in a patient's condition to a registered nurse or physician.
Check the integrity of patient monitoring, invasive devices, and oxygen as requested, report findings to the physician, and intervene in emergencies to ensure patient safety.
Assist the health care team with emptying wound drains, urinary catheters, and other catheter drainage units.
Assist the health care team with tasks such as answering phones, paging staff, and minor clerical duties in the designated area under physician supervision.
Provide total care within scope of practice related to activities of daily living.
Set up equipment needed to administer oxygen.
Administer prescribed intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections, excluding chemotherapy agents.
Explain post-visit instructions to patients and accompanying significant others, and report patient status to a registered nurse or physician before transfer or departure from the department.
Respond to emergency situations.
Apply specialized step-by-step knowledge of procedures to assist as a member of the medical team or personally conduct procedures.
Take corrective action independently or as a team member.
Order and restock supplies in patient-care areas at defined times; monitor supplies for outdated items and return or discard them as appropriate.
Safely transport patients and their possessions, supplies, equipment, instrumentation, laboratory specimens, and blood between areas.
Run errands as directed, including transporting specimens to pathology.
Remove sutures under physician direction after competency is validated.
Perform preoperative skin clip preparations, hold extremities during surgical preparations, and lift, move, and assist in positioning patients during procedures.
Document procedure records and complete patient charges as appropriate.
Explain post-procedure instructions to patients and accompanying significant others; observe patients for adverse effects and report to a registered nurse or physician before transfer or departure from the unit or hospital.
Assist with training and certification of staff members and Fellows on proper care and maintenance of procedure equipment.
Coordinate, maintain, and order supplies, instruments, and equipment for procedures as appropriate.
Maintain safe and clean staff work areas and clean patient areas before and after use as needed.
Follow infection-control guidelines to ensure unit safety and prevent cross-contamination.
Perform terminal-room cleaning or isolation-room cleanup in patient-care areas when necessary.
Monitor equipment use and working condition.
Assist with processing instruments between cases by washing and sterilizing them with heat/autoclaving or high-level disinfection.
Assist with preparing cleaning and lubricating solutions used to decontaminate instruments, equipment, and rooms.
Perform basic maintenance tasks as needed, such as changing cubicle curtains.
Transport trash and linen to the designated staging area as needed.

Desired Qualifications

Registration or certification is preferred.
One year of experience as a Medical Assistant or in patient care is preferred.

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Assists the nursing staff and physicians by maintaining an efficient operation with the goal of delivering optimal, technical patient care.

If hired prior to 1997:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. High school diploma or equivalent required.

2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support or Heart Saver First Aid within 30 days of hire date.

If hired after 1997:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program

2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support or Heart Saver First Aid within 30 days of hire date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Registration or Certification preferred.

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. Does simple data collections and tabulation for statistical purposes.

2. Coordinates patient flow through assigned area(s).

3. Assigns patients to appropriate geographic areas (exam rooms, infusion bays, etc.).

4. Accurately logs and files patient information as requested.

5. Faxes signed release of information consent to appropriate facility as requested.

6. Obtains radiology results from WVUH/UHA systems as requested by MD.

7. Contacts outside facilities and ancillary departments for recent patient testing results as requested by MD.

8. Delivers the faxed testing results to the MD for review.

9. Obtains and documents patient data such as age, height, weight, intakes and outputs, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, pulse oximetry, allergies, medication/immunization list and patient functional screening as requested by MD. Reports abnormal findings to RN/MD.

10. Performs adult and pediatric phlebotomy and capillary puncture as ordered.

11. Obtains patient point of care and clinical lab specimens as ordered; accurately completes quality control testing and documentation.

12. Arranges specimen transport to laboratory assuring delivery within half-hour of collection.

13. Answers patient phone calls, documents information and reports to MD.

14. Calls patients with instructions from physician; documents telephone encounter.

15. Completes patient phone calls to verify appointment date and times; documents telephone encounter.

16. Schedules appointment/s as necessary.

17. Reports changes in patient’s condition to a RN / MD.

18. Checks the integrity of the patient’s monitoring, invasive devices and oxygen as requested and reports back to MD; intervenes in emergency situations to ensure patient safety.

19. Assists health care team in emptying wound drains, urinary catheter and other catheter drainage units.

20. Assists health care team by performing tasks such as answering phone, paging staff, and minor clerical duties in the designated area under the supervision of a physician.

21. Provides total care within scope of practice, related to activities of daily living.

22. Provides respiratory support by properly setting up equipment needed for oxygen administration.

23. Administers intradermal, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections (excluding chemotherapy agents) as prescribed by physician.

24. Explains post-visit instructions to patients and significant others accompanying the patient. Reports status to RN / MD prior to transfer or departure from the department.

25. Responds to emergency situations.

26. Applies specialized step-by-step knowledge of entire procedures to assist as a member of the medical team or to personally conduct procedures.

27. Takes corrective action independently or as a team member.

28. Orders supplies and restocks supplies in the patient care areas at defined times.

29. Monitors supplies for outdated items and returns to Materials Management or discards as appropriate.

30. Safely transports patients and patients’ possessions, supplies, equipment, instrumentation, labs and blood to and from various areas.

31. Runs errands as directed in a timely manner, including specimens to pathology.

32. Removes sutures under the direction of a physician and after competency validated.

33. Performs preoperative skin clip preps, holds extremities during surgical preps, lifts, moves, and assists in positioning patients during procedures.

34. Performs unit responsibilities to include: documenting on procedure records and completing patient charges for procedures as appropriate.

35. Explains post-procedure instructions to patients and significant others accompanying the patient. Observes patients for adverse effects and reports to RN/MD prior to transfer or departure from the unit or hospital.

36. Assists with the training and certification of staff members and Fellows on proper care and maintenance of procedure equipment.

37. Responsible for coordination, maintenance, and ordering of supplies, instruments and equipment for procedures as appropriate.

38. Maintains safe and clean staff work areas.

39. Follows infection control guidelines to ensure unit safety and prevention of cross-contamination.

40. Maintains clean patient areas before and after use as needed.

41. Performs terminal room cleaning procedures or isolation room clean up in patient care areas if necessary.

42. Monitors use and working condition of equipment.

43. Assists with processing of instruments between cases (wash and sterilized by heat/autoclave or high-level disinfection).

44. Assists with preparation of various cleaning and lubricating solutions used in decontamination of instruments, equipment and rooms.

45. Performs basic maintenance tasks as needed, i.e. change cubicle curtains, etc.

46. Transports trash and linen to designated staging area as needed.

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:

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center:

38 WVUH Nursing Pre Admission

Address:

1 Medical Center DriveMorgantownWest 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.

About the Company

WVU Medicine

Academic health system

WVUMedicine is an academic health system serving West Virginia and the surrounding region. The system operates hospitals, clinics, specialty programs, emergency care, research, and medical education through an integrated network. It serves patients, families, referring clinicians, students, researchers, and regional communities. Its operating model centers on clinical care, hospital operations, ambulatory services, education, research, and shared system support. Teams work across nursing, physicians, allied health, research, technology, facilities, administration, and patient services. Work depends on coordination among clinical, operational, technical, and support teams across its care settings and communities.

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