Ambulatory Care Assistant

Overview

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• 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 the assigned unit.
• Provide support to medical staff to ensure patients  needs are met and to assure efficient operation of the outpatient unit.
• Assist providers in completing requisitions or forms for patient examination or testing and ensure availability of test results for patient visits.
• Administer prescribed medication under supervision of the attending provider.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative tests and examinations of specimens; obtain and document patients’ specimens as ordered.
• Document and report test results to the medical provider; perform POCT tests and maintain quality control testing and logs after training and skills testing.
• Schedule additional ancillary testing as needed and assist in completing requisitions or forms for patient examination or testing.
• Act as chaperone during medical examinations.
• Ensure medical records and test results are available for visits, including those from referring physicians; inspect/review records to maintain order and completeness.
• Monitor nurse call system and relay information to appropriate staff; assist patients, families, and visitors as instructed by the physician.
• Participate in Quality Assurance programs to ensure quality patient services.
• Generate required patient charge data according to WVU Medicine outpatient procedures.
• Assist in maintaining inventory of supplies and equipment for patient care; demonstrate knowledge of use and care of equipment including printers, embossers, and computers.
• May schedule and coordinate new and return appointments and diagnostic/therapeutic procedures using computerized systems; assist with registration and data entry as needed.
• May assist with deposit of money and with unit correspondence using computer software; may process and mail letters to patients.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program OR graduate of the Med Ed Program OR one (1) year of clinical experience.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.
• State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas.

• Registration or Certification as a medical assistant.
• One (1) year experience as a Medical Assistant or patient care.

• Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40+ lbs.
• Must be able to position and/or lift patients, and stand or walk 4 to 12 hours per day.

• Work is performed in a normal clinical outpatient environment.
• Position is frequently exposed to biohazards, as well as communicable disease.
• Position requires ability to respond quickly to varying demands from provider and patient.

• Scheduled Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  40
• Shift: Day (United States of America)
• Exempt/Non-Exempt:
  United States of America (Non-Exempt)
• Company: UHA University Health Associates
• Cost Center: 7273 UHA Pain Management Weirton
• Address: 249 Three Springs Drive, Weirton, West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer
University Health Associates and its subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. UHA strictly prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of protected characteristics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.