MEDICAL OFFICE TECHNICIAN - Rheumatology - Part Time

CP01 Carilion Medical Center; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

Pension Plan (Employer Funded)

Paid Time Off

Onsite fitness facilities

Well-being app access

Continuing education and training

Job summary

Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, VA seeks a part-time Medical Office Technician for our Rheumatology outpatient clinic. The role blends clinical and administrative duties, supporting physicians, nurses, and staff to ensure smooth patient flow and high-quality care.

You will perform waived tests, assist with patient care, and maintain EMR documentation, while upholding safety and regulatory standards. Prior clinic experience is helpful and training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Effective interpersonal, communication, and team-work skills required.
• Keen attention to detail and superb dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Must become proficient in use of electronic medical record, clinical and clerical office procedures and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provides day-to-day staffing in an outpatient clinic setting, clinically and administratively.
• Performs waived and other testing in-house based on equipment and training.
• Assists nursing personnel in patient care and transport between areas.
• Maintains competency and compliance with clinical and regulatory standards.
• Supports clinical and medical staff in delivery of quality medical care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Dexterity

EMR proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Employment Status: Part time Shift: Day (United States of America) Facility: 3 Riverside Cir - Roanoke Requisition Number: R160523

MEDICAL OFFICE TECHNICIAN - Rheumatology - Part Time (Open)

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 responsibilities of the Healthcare Administrative Associate 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. This is Carilion Clinic, 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, never discouraged 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, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute. Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us.

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 in-house 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. Assesses 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 personnel 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. Acquires 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.

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.

Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

Join Us

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.