Medical Assistant - Certified, OBGYN Jefferson Street

Carilion Clinic•Roanoke, VA

11d•$19 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant provides basic technical clinical services and clerical support in delivering quality patient care, as directed by licensed staff, a physician, or a mid-level practitioner. The role requires knowledge of growth and development to provide appropriate care to patients served, and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements and standards, as well as Carilion and CMG policies and procedures. The Medical Assistant provides clinical care and technical support for patients of all ages, documents and reports observations, collects assessment data, and prepares patients for provider evaluation. The position also supports laboratory and diagnostic procedures, maintains clean and safe clinical areas, and performs clerical and office functions including patient check-in, scheduling, and electronic medical record use. Oral and parenteral medications may be administered after appropriate education and competency validation, under the direct and immediate supervision of a physician.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Medical Assistant certification through a recognized national professional association, such as the American Association of Medical Assistants, American Medical Technologists, National Association of Healthcare Professions, American Registry of Medical Assistants, or National Healthcare Association. Provisional hiring may be available after the applicant receives confirmation of taking the certification exam and a provisional passing score.
AHA BLS-HCP required.
Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
Effective computer skills for automated systems, including electronic medical records.
No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

Provides basic clinical care and performs technical skills for patients of all ages according to established standards; documents and reports patient observations to licensed staff.
Collects patient assessment data, including height, weight, vital signs, chief complaint or symptoms, and current medications.
Transports patients through the office.
Prepares patients for provider evaluation, including obtaining specimens, positioning patients for exams, listing medications, and assisting during exams and procedures.
Maintains clean and safe work areas, exam, treatment, x-ray, and lab rooms; restocks supplies and instruments and sterilizes reusable equipment as needed.
Documents patient information in medical records in a timely manner, including treatment procedures, medication refills, test results, and patient concerns, in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
Assists with laboratory procedures, including collecting urine specimens, collecting and preparing blood samples for reference labs, and accurately labeling specimens with patient identification as ordered by the physician.
Performs diagnostic tests such as EKGs, audiograms, vision testing, and spirometry as appropriate for assessment by licensed staff.
Assists with referral authorizations for specialists and pre-authorizations for testing and ancillary services as directed by licensed staff, providers, or mid-level practitioners.
Greets patients and assists with check-in and check-out procedures.
Updates patient demographic information.
Answers phones, schedules appointments, and receives and relays messages.
Uses automated computer systems, including electronic medical records.
Performs other basic technical clinical and clerical duties related to practice operations for which training has been provided.
Administers oral and parenteral medications after appropriate education and competency validation, under the direct and immediate supervision of a physician.