Medical Assistant - Urogynecology

Carilion Clinic•Roanoke, VA

1d•$19 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant - Certified provides basic technical clinical services and clerical support to help deliver quality patient care, under the direction of licensed staff, a physician, or a mid-level practitioner. The role applies knowledge of patient growth and development and follows applicable federal, state, and local requirements, as well as Carilion and CMG policies, procedures, and standards. The Medical Assistant provides basic clinical care and advanced technical support for patients of all ages. Duties include collecting and documenting assessment information, preparing patients for provider evaluations, assisting with examinations and procedures, collecting and processing specimens, performing diagnostic tests as appropriate, and maintaining clean, safe, and properly stocked clinical areas. The role also documents patient information in electronic medical records, supports referral and testing authorizations, and performs front-office tasks such as greeting patients, scheduling appointments, updating demographics, answering phones, and relaying messages. Oral and parenteral medications may be administered after required education and competency validation, under the direct and immediate supervision of a physician. This position is full time, day shift, at the 101 Elm Ave facility in Roanoke. Compensation is $18.70–$26.18; pay depends on qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Medical Assistant certification through a recognized national professional association, such as AAMA, AMT, NAHP, ARMA, or NHA. Provisional hiring may be available after the applicant provides a letter confirming completion of the certification exam with a provisional passing score.
AHA BLS-HCP Life Support certification.
Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
Effective computer skills for automated systems, including electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

Provide basic clinical care and advanced technical services for patients of all ages, as directed by licensed staff, a physician, or a mid-level practitioner.
Collect patient assessment data, including height, weight, vital signs, chief complaint or symptoms, and current medications, for assessment by licensed staff.
Transport patients through the office.
Prepare patients for provider evaluations by obtaining specimens, positioning patients for exams, listing medications, and assisting during examinations and procedures.
Maintain clean and safe work areas, examination and treatment rooms, x-ray rooms, and laboratory areas; restock supplies and instruments and sterilize reusable equipment as needed.
Document 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.
Follow safety precautions and standards.
Assist with laboratory procedures, including collecting urine specimens and collecting and preparing blood samples for reference labs; label specimens with accurate 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, providers, or mid-level practitioners.
Greet patients and assist with check-in and check-out procedures.
Update patient demographic information.
Answer phones, schedule appointments, and receive and relay messages.
Use automated computer systems, including electronic medical records.
Administer oral and parenteral medications after providing proof of appropriate education and completing orientation competency validation, under the direct and immediate supervision of a physician.
Perform other trained basic technical clinical and clerical duties related to practice operations as assigned.