Clinical Assistant/Associate — 12-Hour Shifts, $3K Sign-On

Carilion Clinic; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Carilion Clinic in Virginia is seeking a Clinical Associate to support nursing staff with basic clinical and clerical tasks across patient care areas. You will help with charting, scheduling, patient intake, and the handling of supplies, while ensuring safety and comfort of patients.

On monitored units you may act as nursing assistant and monitor tech as competencies allow; phlebotomy may be required with proper certification. This role involves strong teamwork and professional communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; relevant healthcare coursework is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities; teamwork oriented.
• Ability to operate EMR software and handle clerical tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical and clerical support to assist licensed staff.
• Assists with demographics, scheduling, referrals, and chart audits.
• Maintains safety, cleanliness, and comfort of patients across units.
• Utilizes EMR for documentation and order review as directed by licensed staff.
• Transports patients and supports patient flow; handles basic nursing tasks as competency allows.
• May perform phlebotomy and monitoring tasks with proper certification.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Carilion Clinic in Virginia is seeking a Clinical Associate to support nursing staff with basic clinical and clerical tasks across patient care areas. You will help with charting, scheduling, patient intake, and the handling of supplies, while ensuring safety and comfort of patients.

On monitored units you may act as nursing assistant and monitor tech as competencies allow; phlebotomy may be required with proper certification. This role involves strong teamwork and professional communication.