MEDICAL ASSISTANT - CERTIFIED - Rheumatology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & V

Employer Funded Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Onsite fitness studios

Health and wellness app access

Childcare discounts

Continued education and training

Job summary

Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, VA seeks a Certified Medical Assistant for Rheumatology to support clinical care under licensed staff.

You will collect patient data, assist during exams, prepare for evaluations, and maintain clean exam rooms and labs. May perform basic tests and medication administration with EMR usage, contributing to efficient patient flow.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• MA Certification from a recognized national professional association (e.g., AAMA, AMT, NHA, NHA, or other).
• AHA BLS-HCP certification required.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills; proficient computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect patient assessment data (height, weight, vitals, symptoms, meds) for licensed staff.
• Transport patients and prepare for provider evaluation, including specimens and exam readiness.
• Maintain and sterilize exam rooms, labs, and supplies; ensure clean, safe work areas.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem solving

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR/Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Employment Status: Full time Shift: Day (United States of America) Facility: 3 Riverside Cir - Roanoke Requisition Number: R162084

MEDICAL ASSISTANT - CERTIFIED - Rheumatology (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.

The 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.

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.

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. When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• 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

About Carilion Clinic

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.

Join 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, 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.