Medical Office Technician Velocity Care Blacksburg

Carilion Clinic • Blacksburg, VA

273d

About The Position

Provides day to day staffing in an outpatient clinic setting, both clinically and administratively, depending on the need of the practice. Accountable for performing all responsibilities of the HAA as well as clinical assistant responsibilities as appropriate based on training, education, and competency. Creates a positive experience for our patients by weighing and assisting the patient as they move throughout the clinic. Performs HAA job duties, as detailed in the HAA job description. Performs Clinical Assistant job duties, as detailed in the Clinical Assistant job description. Performs waived and other testing in-house based upon equipment available, documented training and competency. Must be able to maintain laboratory without supervision. Obtains patient specimen using appropriate equipment and technique. Verifies patient identification and order ensuring accuracy. Reviews pertinent patient history associated with blood draws. Assesses most appropriate blood draw site, selecting gauge needle, site preparation and appropriate pressure after venipuncture. Observes safety regulations and universal precautions in collection, processing, and disposal of laboratory specimens. Prepares samples for transport to reference laboratories ensuring all specimens are properly labeled and order matches specimen. Reports abnormal or critical results to the appropriate physician/ACP or clinical team member. Cleans, maintains, performs QC's and calibrates laboratory equipment within the practice and as appropriate to education and training. Reports equipment malfunctions to the practice manager or designee. Maintains required COLA and CLIA documents. Maintains neat, clean and well stocked work area; assists with ordering, dating, and sorting laboratory supplies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year experience in physician office laboratory preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification required at time of hire or within one year from date of hire.
• Certified nursing assistant preferred by some practices.
• AHA BLS-HCP required within first 90 days of hire.
• Effective interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills required.
• Keen attention to detail, superb dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Organized and self-motivated.
• Proficient in use of electronic medical record, clinical and clerical office procedures and equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Clerical, medical terminology knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides day to day staffing in an outpatient clinic setting.
• Performs all responsibilities of the HAA.
• Performs Clinical Assistant job duties.
• Performs waived and other testing in-house.
• Maintains laboratory without supervision.
• Obtains patient specimen using appropriate equipment and technique.
• Verifies patient identification and order ensuring accuracy.
• Reviews pertinent patient history associated with blood draws.
• Assesses most appropriate blood draw site.
• Observes safety regulations and universal precautions.
• Prepares samples for transport to reference laboratories.
• Reports abnormal or critical results to the appropriate physician/ACP.
• Cleans, maintains, performs QC's and calibrates laboratory equipment.
• Reports equipment malfunctions to the practice manager.
• Maintains required COLA and CLIA documents.
• Maintains neat, clean and well stocked work area.

Benefits

• Full time employment status.
• Flexible shift: Any Day, Any Shift.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED