MEDICAL ASSISTANT - CERTIFIED - Neurosurgery

Carilion Clinic•Roanoke, VA

6d•$19 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant provides basic clinical care using technical skills for patients according to established standards and reports patient observations to licensed staff. The role supports neurosurgery patients in a clinical office setting by collecting assessment information, preparing patients for provider evaluations, assisting with procedures and diagnostic testing, maintaining clean and safe clinical areas, documenting in electronic medical records, and helping with administrative and patient-flow tasks. The position is full-time on the day shift at Carilion Clinic’s 2331 Franklin Road facility in Roanoke, Virginia. The organization describes its work as community-based healthcare, with a focus on compassionate care, medical education and research, neighborhood outreach, teamwork, and clinical excellence.

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.
A provisional hire may be considered after receiving a letter confirming the certification exam was taken and a provisional passing score was earned.
AHA BLS-HCP life support certification.
Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
Effective computer skills for automated systems, including electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

Collect patient assessment data, including height, weight, vital signs, symptoms or chief complaint, and current medications, for assessment by licensed staff.
Transport patients through the office.
Prepare patients for provider evaluation by obtaining specimens, positioning them for examinations, listing medications, and assisting during examinations and procedures.
Maintain work areas, examination and treatment rooms, x-ray rooms, and the laboratory in a clean and safe manner; restock supplies and instruments and sterilize reusable equipment as needed.
Document patient information in the medical record in a timely manner, including treatment procedures, medication refills, test results, and patient concerns, in compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
Follow safety precautions and standards.
Assist with laboratory procedures, including collecting urine specimens, collecting and preparing blood samples for reference laboratories, and accurately labeling specimens with patient identification as ordered by the physician.
Perform diagnostic tests such as EKGs, audiograms, vision testing, and spirometry as appropriate for assessment by licensed staff.
Assist with specialist referral authorizations and pre-authorizations for testing and ancillary services as directed by licensed staff, a provider, or a mid-level practitioner.
Greet patients and assist with check-in and check-out procedures.
Update patient demographic information.
Answer phones, schedule appointments, and relay messages.
Use automated computer systems, including electronic medical records.
May administer oral and parenteral medications.
Perform other job-related tasks as requested.