Medical Assistant - Certified - Neurosciences

Carilion Clinic; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Pension plan

Paid time off

Onsite fitness studios

Health/wellness app

Discounts on childcare

Continued education and training

Job summary

Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, VA is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant to provide basic clinical care under supervision. You will collect patient data, prepare for provider exams, perform lab duties, and document in the EMR system. Strong communication and computer skills are required; certification is mandatory.

The role involves direct patient interaction, duties across reception and clinical areas, and opportunities to learn within a leading regional health care network.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant Certification from a recognized national body required.
• AHA BLS-HCP certification required.
• Strong communication and computer skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Collect patient assessment data (height, weight, vitals, symptoms, meds).
• Transport patients within the office.
• Prepare patients for provider evaluation and assist during exams and procedures.
• Maintain clean, stocked exam, treatment, x-ray, and lab areas; sterilize equipment.
• Document patient information in EMR per policy.
• Assist with labs and specimen collection, including urine and blood.
• Greets patients and assists with check-in/check-out; update demographics.
• Schedule appointments and relay messages; use EMR systems.

Skills

Medical assisting

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

EMR usage

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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.

Employment Status

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Facility

3 Riverside Cir - Roanoke

Requisition Number

R162527 Medical Assistant - Certified - Neurosciences (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.

Below are our core values that we strive to embody and expect of all our team members:

• 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.

Medical Assistant- Certified

• 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.

This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

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.

For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

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

Benefits, Pay And Well-being At Carilion Clinic

Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away.

Benefits

• 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