Certified Medical Assistant

Certified Medical Assistant

WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital

Perform basic nursing skills and assist under the direction of physicians, advanced practice professionals, and registered nurses.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.
• Current National Certification as CMA.

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program.

• One (1) year of healthcare experience.

• Greets and escorts patients to exam rooms; collects initial information and vital signs.
• Prepares exam rooms, ensuring cleanliness and supply availability.
• Assists with and/or performs exams, tests, and procedures.
• Schedules appointments and establishes referral contacts as needed.
• Assists providers during patient examinations and procedures.
• Educates patients on follow‑up expectations.
• Maintains quality‑control testing logs as required.
• Ensures all medical equipment is in proper working condition.
• Assists patients with completion of medical documentation.

• Medium work: can exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 20 pounds frequently, or 10 pounds constantly.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, rotate, stand, and walk for an 8‑12 hour shift.

• Working closely with others.
• Working protracted or irregular hours.
• Exposure to biohazards and infectious diseases.
• Working with hands in water.
• May be required to travel between facilities.

• Effective communication with staff and patients.
• Adaptability to changing environments.
• Software proficiency and learning agility.
• Organizing and prioritizing work.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non‑Exempt

Shift: United States of America

Location: 615 Market Road, Beckley, West 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 discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons for protected characteristics under applicable law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination.