MEDICAL ASSISTANT - CERTIFIED

Carilion Clinic•Roanoke, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Carilion Clinic is a community-based healthcare organization in Roanoke, VA, recognized for clinical excellence. It operates a comprehensive network of hospitals, primary and specialty physician practices, and other services. The organization emphasizes compassionate care, medical education, research, and neighborhood outreach, fostering a supportive environment with state-of-the-art technology, inter-professional teamwork, and innovative learning. Carilion Clinic is a not-for-profit, mission-driven health system headquartered in Roanoke, Va., featuring award-winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, a Level 3 NICU, an Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, and multi-specialty physician practices across southwestern Virginia. The Medical Assistant - Certified provides basic clinical care to patients using technical skills according to established standards and reports patient observations to licensed staff.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Medical Assistant Certification through a recognized national professional association such as, the American Association of Medical Assistants, the American Medical Technologists, The National Association of Healthcare Professions, the American Registry of Medical Assistants, or the National Healthcare Association.
May be hired on a provisional status once the applicant receives the letter confirming they have taken the certification exam and have a provisional passing score.
AHA BLS-HCP required.
Effective communication skills and problem-solve.
Effective computer skills required for automated computer systems, including electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

Collects patient assessment data including height, weight, vital signs, chief complaint/symptoms, current medications, etc. for assessment by licensed staff.
Transports patients through office.
Prepares the patient for provider evaluation, including obtaining specimens, positioning for exams, listing medications, and assists during exams and procedures.
Maintains work area, exam treatment and x-ray rooms and lab in a clean, safe manner; restocks with supplies and instruments; and sterilizes reusable equipment as needed.
Documents patient information in the medical record in a timely manner to include update treatment procedures, medication refills, test results, patient concerns, etc. in compliance with applicable Carilion Clinic policies and procedures.
Observes all safety precautions and standards.
Assists with lab procedures, including collecting urine specimens, collecting and preparing blood samples for reference lab, labeling all specimens with accurate patient ID as ordered by the physician.
May perform diagnostic tests (EKGs, audiograms, vision testing, spirometry) as appropriate for assessment by licensed staff.
Assists with referral authorizations for specialists and pre-authorization for testing and ancillary services as directed by licensed staff, provider or mid-level practitioner.
Greets patients and assists with check-in/check-out procedures.
Updates patient demographic information.
Answers phones; schedules appointments; and relays messages.
Utilizes automated computer systems, including electronic medical records.
May administer oral and parenteral medications.