Medical Assistant - Certified - Colorectal Practice

CP01 Carilion Medical Center; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

CP01 Carilion Medical Center in Roanoke, Virginia is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant for the Colorectal Practice. This role requires providing technical clinical services and clerical support in delivering quality patient care.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED and a Medical Assistant Certification. Responsibilities include assisting licensed staff and performing various clinical and clerical tasks to ensure efficient operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certification as a Medical Assistant through a recognized professional association.
• AHA BLS-HCP required for life support.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical clinical services and clerical support.
• Collect patient assessment data for licensed staff.
• Perform diagnostic tests as appropriate.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Effective computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Certification

AHA BLS-HCP certification

Job description

Overview

Employment Status: Full time. Shift: Day (United States of America). Facility: 3 Riverside Cir - Roanoke. Requisition Number: R160449. Position: Medical Assistant - Certified - Colorectal Practice (Open).

Responsibilities

• Provide basic technical clinical services and clerical support in the delivery of quality patient care as directed by licensed staff, physician or mid‑level practitioner.
• Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development to appropriately care for patients served.
• Comply with all federal, state, and local agency requirements and standards; and Carilion and CMG policies, procedures, and standards.
• Provide basic clinical care and perform advanced technical skills for patients of all ages according to established standards; document and report patient observations to licensed staff.
• Collect patient assessment data (height, weight, vital signs, chief complaint/symptoms, current medications, etc.) for assessment by licensed staff.
• Transport patients through the office; prepare the patient for provider evaluation, including obtaining specimens, positioning for exams, listing medications, and assisting during exams and procedures.
• Maintain work areas (exam/treatment and x-ray rooms and lab) in a clean, safe manner; restock supplies and instruments; sterilize reusable equipment as needed.
• Document patient information in the medical record in a timely manner (update treatment procedures, medication refills, test results, patient concerns, etc.) in compliance with Carilion Clinic policies and procedures.
• Observe all safety precautions and standards.
• Assist with lab procedures, including collecting urine specimens, collecting and preparing blood samples for reference lab, and labeling specimens with accurate patient ID as ordered by the physician.
• Perform diagnostic tests (EKGs, audiograms, vision testing, spirometry) as appropriate for assessment by licensed staff.
• Assist with referral authorizations for specialists and pre-authorization for testing and ancillary services as directed by licensed staff, provider or mid‑level practitioner.
• Perform clerical and office functions: greet patients, check-in/check-out, update demographic information, answer phones, schedule appointments, and receive/relay messages.
• Utilize automated computer systems, including electronic medical records.
• Perform other basic technical clinical and clerical duties relating to the operation of the practice as assigned and for which training has been provided.
• Administer oral and parenteral medications after completing required education and orientation competency validation under supervision of the physician.
• Collect patient assessment data for assessment by licensed staff as described above.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: None.
• Liciensure, Certification, and/or Registration: Medical Assistant Certification through a recognized national professional association (e.g., AAMA, AMT, NAHP, NHA, NCRA).
• 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 and problem-solving skills; effective computer skills for automated systems, including electronic medical records.

Other information

This job description is intended to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents in this role. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug‑Free Workplace. For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537. For E‑Verify information go to Carilion Clinic’s eoe-e-verify and right-work policies.