Medical Assistant - Certified - Sports Medicine

CP01 Carilion Medical Center; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits

Employer Funded Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Onsite fitness studios and wellness discounts

Training and continued education

Job summary

CP01 Carilion Medical Center in Virginia is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for Sports Medicine. The role involves providing clinical care and support for patients, including collecting assessment data, preparing patients for evaluations, and documenting medical records. An ideal candidate holds a Medical Assistant certification and has effective communication and computer skills.

The position offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, as well as a pension plan and ongoing education opportunities.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Certification through a recognized national professional association.
• AHA BLS-HCP required.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic clinical care using technical skills for patients.
• Collect patient assessment data for review by licensed staff.
• Prepare patients for provider evaluation and assist during exams.
• Document patient information in the medical record in a timely manner.
• Assist with referral authorizations and pre-authorization for testing.
• Utilize automated computer systems, including electronic medical records.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Problem-solving

Effective computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic medical records

Job description

Employment Status: Full time

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Facility: 2331 Franklin Rd - Roanoke

Requisition Number: R153857

Medical Assistant - Certified - Sports Medicine (Open)

Responsibilities

• The medical assistant - certified provides basic clinical care using technical skills for patients according to established standards and reports patient observations to licensed staff.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.