Job Description

Posting number: LHD26120 PSA

Department: HD20-Kanawha-Charleston Health Department

Job classification: Health Service Worker

Posting type: Open

Categories: Health Services

These positions provide clinical and administrative support to healthcare providers while promoting public health and ensuring quality patient care at a public health department setting. These positions perform basic Certified Medical Assistant duties under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician. Perform related work as required such as: collecting laboratory specimens including phlebotomy procedures, administering immunizations and medications as directed by licensed provider, educating patients and families on treatment procedures and disease prevention and wellness, maintaining accurate medical records (HER/EMR), scheduling appointments, updating patient information, handling billing and insurance, answering phones and supporting public health programs such as immunization clinics and other related work as required.

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Qualifications

Training: High school diploma or the equivalent.

AND

Experience: One (1) year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid or volunteer experience in the care, treatment and development of patients or residents of a healthcare facility.

OR

Substitution: Certification or registration as a Nursing Assistant or Nurse Aide may substitute for the required training and experience.

Supplemental information

PG: 6 $27,923 - $47,237

Market Rate: $42,237

Preferences:
Current Certified Medical Assistance certificate
Experience in:
Collecting lab specimens, performing phlebotomy, administering injections of immunizations and/or medications, scheduling appointments, managing medical records (HER/EMR), updating patient information, handling billing and insurance and answering phones.