Job Description

Step into a meaningful role at Logan Regional Medical Center , a 132-bed facility located in southern West Virginia. Logan Regional is an award-winning, full-service community hospital with a history of innovation, from its one-of-a-kind Rural General Surgery residency program to its collaboration with Marshall Health Network to bring more opportunities for specialty care to the area. Logan Regional has earned the prestigious "A" grade from The Leapfrog Group, inclusion in Becker’s listing of Great Community Hospitals, Forbes Inaugural Top Hospitals list, and Best-in-State hospital status from Newsweek/Statista. Consider growing your career at Logan Regional, which offers an ideal combination of high standards of care in a small, caring community.

Job Summary

Performs routine clinical and administrative duties under the supervision of a physician or nurse to support the clinic. Responsible for providing high-quality care to patients by assisting in assessments, performing basic procedures, maintaining examination areas, and supporting front-office operations.

Essential Functions

• Assist with patient assessments and treatments under supervision.
• Perform basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection.
• Monitor and communicate changes in patient condition.
• Document care provided in medical records.
• Maintain medical equipment and supplies, including ordering, stocking, cleaning, and minor troubleshooting.
• Prepare and maintain examination areas.
• Perform administrative duties such as scheduling, registration, reception, filing, and data entry.
• Advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of patients.
• Adhere to HIPAA regulations and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and educational programs.
• Demonstrate hospital core values and positive customer service behavior.
• Follow infection control, safety procedures, and wear appropriate PPE.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Professional demeanor and appearance.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and high-quality patient care.
• Cultural sensitivity and respect for diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrates initiative, flexibility, and accountability in job performance.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach, and use hands.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Requires visual acuity, hearing acuity, and the ability to communicate clearly.
• Exposure to blood, body fluids, and communicable diseases.
• May be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, or hazardous chemicals.
• Must comply with hospital safety standards and use protective equipment as needed.
  

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program preferred.

L icenses/Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Certification as a Medical Assistant not required for this position.

Experience

• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Prior experience in a clinical setting preferred.
• Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

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