Medical Assistant - Certified - Trauma

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

Job summary

Carilion Clinic is seeking a certified Medical Assistant for the Trauma clinic in Roanoke, VA. This full-time role emphasizes clinical care, patient preparation, and routine support for physicians during exams and procedures.

The MA will maintain a clean work environment, assist with lab tasks, and manage patient check-in/check-out while ensuring patient safety and data accuracy. Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and a Medical Assistant certification with BLS-HCP.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills required.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

• Collect patient assessment data for licensed staff review.
• Prepare patients for provider evaluation and assist during exams.
• Maintain clean and stocked work areas and sterilize equipment as needed.
• Greet patients and assist with check-in/check-out procedures.
• Document patient information in the medical record per policy.
• Assist with lab procedures and specimen handling as directed.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem solving

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Medical Assistant - Certified - Trauma

Employment Status: Full time

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Facility: 3 Riverside Cir - Roanoke CP01 Carilion Medical Center

Requisition Number: R159982 Medical Assistant - Certified - Trauma (Open)

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare

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The Trauma clinic treats patients with high impact trauma injuries, such as multiple fractures, wounds & post surgery care. The staff provide a wide span of patient education on proper wound care, edema control, proper use of splints/braces, and cast care. Staff may perform suture & staple removal during office visits. 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.

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.

Mantains 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.

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 on E-Verify: https://www.carilionclinic.org/eoe-e-verify-and-right-work-policies

Benefits, Pay and Well-beingat Carilion Clinic

• 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
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