Medical Assistant - Certified - Cardiology - New River Valley - FLEX

CP08 Carilion Healthcare Corporation; Christiansburg (VA); Sur place; USD 26 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Pension plan

Paid Time Off

Onsite fitness facilities

Education and training

Résumé du poste

Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, VA is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for Cardiology in the New River Valley on FLEX shifts. You will perform basic clinical tasks, collect patient data, assist during exams, and use electronic medical records.

The role emphasizes teamwork, patient comfort, and safety within a well‑established health system. Education: HS diploma or GED; MA certification from a recognized body; AHA BLS-HCP.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: none.
• Licensure/certification: Medical Assistant Certification from a recognized national assoc.
• Life Support: AHA BLS-HCP required.
• Other: Effective communication & problem-solving; basic computer skills for EMR.

Responsabilités

• Collects patient assessment data (vitals, chief complaint, meds) for licensed staff.
• Transports patients within the office and prepares them for provider eval.
• Assists with exams/procedures and maintains exam, X-ray, and lab areas.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Problem solving

Computer skills

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Description du poste

Employment Status: Variable / Flex Shift: Day (United States of America) Facility: 2900 Lamb Cir - Christiansburg Requisition Number: R162291 Medical Assistant - Certified - Cardiology - New River Valley - FLEX (Open)

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare: Make the most of your clinical skills at an organization that has earned numerous awards for clinical excellence. Based in Roanoke, VA, our community-based health care organization encompasses a comprehensive network of hospitals, primary and specialty physician practices, and other complementary services. Play an important role with a regional leader that inspires better health through compassionate care, medical education and research, and neighborhood outreach. Realize the advantages of advancing your career with an organization where you can expect supportive leadership, state-of-the-art technological resources, inter-professional teamwork, and innovative learning.

Core Values

• Collaboration: Working together with purpose to achieve shared goals.
• Commitment: Unwavering in our quest for exceptional quality and service.
• Compassion: Putting heart into everything we do.
• Courage: Doing what's right for our patients without question.
• Curiosity: Fostering creativity and innovation in our pursuit of excellence.

The medical assistant - certified provides basic clinical care using technical skills for patients according to established standards and reports patient observations to licensed staff. This position is FLEX, working hours between Monday-Friday 8-5p.

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.

What We Require

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: none.
• Licensure, certification, and/or registration: 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.
• Life Support: AHA BLS-HCP required.
• Other Minimum Qualifications: Effective communication skills and problem-solve. Effective computer skills required for automated computer systems, including electronic medical records.

Compensation Range: $18.70 – $26.18. Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.

Benefits, Pay and Well‑being at Carilion Clinic

When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug‑Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800‑599‑2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information on E‑Verify: https://www.carilionclinic.org/eoe-e-verify-and-right-work-policies

In our workplace, we’re devoted to the success of our employees. No matter where you are in your career, we will help you continue to learn, grow, and share your knowledge with others.

A not‑for‑profit, mission‑driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, fully dedicated, and forever curious. Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award‑winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, and multi‑specialty physician practices spanning southwestern Virginia. Join us and begin your career in a place where every day is a new adventure of creating the future of health care.