Medical Assistant - Certified - Fracture Liaison

Davita Inc.; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare team as a Medical Assistant. You will provide essential clinical services and clerical support to ensure quality patient care. This full-time role at a prominent health system involves a range of responsibilities from patient assessment to assisting with lab procedures. Ideal candidates will possess a certification in Medical Assistance and have effective communication skills.

Benefits

Sign on bonus (must meet criteria)

Qualifications

• Certification as a Medical Assistant preferred.
• One year experience in a physician office preferred.
• AHA BLS-HCP Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Collects patient assessment data including vital signs and current medications.
• Assists with lab procedures and documents patient information.
• Maintains clean and safe work areas and restocks supplies.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Problem-solving

Keyboarding

Education

Graduation from a Medical Assistant Program

Tools

Database systems

Job description

How You'll Help Transform Healthcare:

*Sign on bonus (must meet criteria)

Here's your opportunity to work in a challenging and impactful environment defined by compassion, innovation, and a deep commitment to your personal well-being and professional development. As a vital member of our team, you'll provide technical clinical services and clerical support for the delivery of quality patient care as directed by licensed staff, a physician or a mid-level practitioner.

• Collects patient assessment data to include height, weight, vital signs, chief complaint/symptoms, and current medications for assessment by licensed staff.
• Prepares the patient for provider evaluation by obtaining specimens, positioning for exams, listing medications, and assisting during exams and procedures.
• Maintain work area, exam treatment and x-ray rooms, and lab in a clean, safe manner; restock with supplies and instruments; and sterilize reusable equipment as needed.
• Assists with lab procedures by collecting urine specimens, collecting and preparing blood samples for reference lab; labeling all specimens with accurate patient ID as ordered by the physician.
• Documents patient information in the medical record to include update treatment procedures, medication refills, test results, and patient concerns, etc.
• Will support referrals and authorizations for this department.

What We Require:

Education: Graduation from a Medical Assistant Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), or comparable military training and experience preferred.

Experience: One year experience in physician office preferred.

Licensure/Certification: Current 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. AHA BLS-HCP Certification required.

Other: Effective communication skills in order to work with the public. Computer skills to utilize database systems to perform job duties required. Must be able to problem-solve. Keyboarding required for automated computer systems, including electronic medical records.

About Carilion

This is Carilion Clinic ...

An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged 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, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.

Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us.

Requisition Number: 151668
Employment Status: Full time
Location: Institute for Orthopaedics and Neurosciences
Shift: Day
Shift Details: Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM, Occ Sat 8AM-12PM
Recruiter: EMILY F ALLEN
Recruiter Phone:
Recruiter Email: [e-mail]
For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

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