MEDICAL OFFICE TECHNICIAN

CP08 Carilion Healthcare Corporation; Salem (WV); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Pension plan

Paid time off

Onsite fitness

Wellness app

Childcare discounts

Continued education

Job summary

Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, VA is seeking a Medical Office Technician to support outpatient clinics in both clinical and administrative tasks. The role includes direct patient interaction, specimen collection, and EMR utilization to aid daily operations.

The position requires a High school diploma, in-house testing capabilities, BLS-CPR within 90 days, and strong interpersonal skills for teamwork and patient care. Competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR).
• Strong interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs waived and other testing in-house per training and competency.
• Obtains patient specimens and ensures proper labeling and order accuracy.
• Assists nursing staff and supports patient care and transport within the clinic.
• Maintains laboratory space, equipment, supplies and QC procedures.
• Supports clinical staff with administrative and clerical office procedures.

Skills

Clinical duties

Administrative duties

Interpersonal skills

Venipuncture technique

EMR proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Tools

EMR system

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Employment Status: Full time Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America) Facility: 1935 W Main St - Salem

MEDICAL OFFICE TECHNICIAN (Open)

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:

The Medical Office Technician provides day to day staffing in an outpatient clinic setting, both clinically and administratively, depending on the need of the practice.

Accountable for performing all responsbilities of the HAA as well as clinical assistant responsibilities as appropriate based on training, education, and competency.

Provides support for clinical and medical staff in the delivery of quality medical care.

Creates a positive experience for our patients by welcoming and assisting the patient as they move throughout the clinic.

Performs HAA job duties, as detailed in the HAA job description. Performs Clinical Assistant job duties, as detailed in the Clinical Assistant job description. Performs waived and other testing inhouse based upon equipment available, documented training and competency. Must be able to maintain laboratory without supervision. Obtains patient specimen using appropriate equipment and technique. Verifies patient identification and order ensuring accuracy. Reviews pertinent patient history associated with blood draws. Assess most appropriate blood draw site, selecting gauge needle, site preparation and appropriate pressure after venipuncture. Observes safety regulations and universal precautions in collection, processing, and disposal of laboratory specimens.

Prepares samples for transport to reference laboratories ensuring all specimens are properly labeled and order matches specimen. Reports abnormal or critical results to the appropriate physician/ACP or clinical team member. Cleaning, maintaining, performing QC's and calibrating laboratory equipment within the practice and as appropriate to education and training. Reports equipment malfunctions to the practice manager or designee. Maintains required COLA and CLIA documents. Maintains neat, clean and well stocked work area; assist with ordering, dating, and sorting laboratory supplies. Order laboratory supplies from appropriate sources, as needed. Participates in training of clinical staff, x-ray technicians and physicians/ACPs in basic office laboratory procedures. Assists nursing staff in patient care and transport to/from examination rooms, laboratory, x-ray and waiting area. Maintains competency in all areas of responsibility, in part, by reviewing new and revised guidelines, procedures and policies. Acquire and maintain knowledge of current regulatory standards and assist with conformance of standards.

What We Require

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience: N/A

Licensure, certification, and/or registration: Velocity Care will require employee to obtain federal drug screen collector credential and federal breath alcohol technician certification within 6 months of hire. Life Support: AHA BLS-HCP required within first 90 days of hire.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Effective interpersonal, communication, and team-work skills required. Must have keen attention to detail, superb dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Must be organized and self-motivated. Must become proficient in use of electronic medical record, clinical and clerical office procedures and equipment. Clerical, medical terminology knowledge preferred.

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: $16.18 - $22.65 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-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

In our workplace, 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.

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.