OVP Health Care·Huntington, West Virginia
The Medical Assistant provides direct patient care and assists medical providers with clinical duties, including EKG and PFT testing. They are also responsible for managing prior authorizations, referrals, and maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment for patients.
The Medical Assistant provides patient care and assists the medical provider in any necessary duties or responsibilities.
Assessed the full scope of patient needs and assist medical provider when meeting the patient. Provides a safe environment for patients and employees through identifying/correcting/reporting health and safety hazards. Cooperates with distribution of resources to maintain a therapeutic environment. Maintains interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors, and co-workers. Accountable for medical practice through planned and continuous professional growth and development. Uses knowledge and judgement needed to meet the medical needs of patients. Assist with calling in medications for family practice patients. Maintains prior Authorizations and Referrals for medical services. Assists with EKG and PFT testing within the office. Other duties may be assigned.
High School Diploma. Attending an accredited medical assisting program preferred. In the process of getting licensed as a Certified Medical Assistant preferred. Minimum 1 year medical experience. CPR Preferred.
Physical demands described are representative of those that must be routinely met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Ability to lift minimum 25 pounds. Ability to perform job responsibilities in a facility with multiple levels and without elevator or mechanical transportation. Operates a computer and keyboard.
This job operates in an outpatient facility environment.
EEO STATEMENT OVP HEALTH CARE provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, OVP HEALTH CARE complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
OVP HEALTH CARE expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper inference with the ability of OVP HEALTH CARE employees to perform their job job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least one year of medical experience. Completion of or enrollment in an accredited medical assisting program and CPR certification are preferred.
Market context
Support-services roles in West Virginia often show steady demand in hospitals, clinics, and emergency care settings because they help keep patient flow and basic care operations moving. Competition can be strongest for candidates with current EMT, CNA, CPCT, or CMA credentials, BCLS certification, and prior hands-on experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform against the original posting, then confirm your certification status and prepare examples of patient support work before applying.
