Medical Assistant - Certified, Family Medicine - Blacksburg

Medical Assistant - Certified, Family Medicine - Blacksburg Description

Employment Status: Full time

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Facility: 901 Plantation Rd - Blacksburg CP08 Carilion Medical Center.

Requisition Number: R156994 Medical Assistant - Certified, Family Medicine - Blacksburg (Open)

How You'll Help Transform Healthcare:
*** Sign on bonus available for qualified applicants***

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.

• 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.

• Collect patient assessment data including height, weight, vital signs, chief complaint/symptoms, current medications, etc. for assessment by licensed staff.
• Transport patients through office.
• Prepare the patient for provider evaluation, including obtaining specimens, positioning for exams, listing medications, and assists during exams and procedures.
• Maintain 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.
• Document 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. Observe all safety precautions and standards.
• Assist with lab procedures, including collecting urine specimens, collecting and preparing blood samples for reference lab, labeling all specimens with accurate patient  ordered by the physician.
• May perform diagnostic tests (EKGs, audiograms, vision testing, spirometry) as appropriate for assessment by licensed staff.
• Assist with referral authorizations for specialists and pre‑authorization for testing and ancillary services as directed by licensed staff, provider or mid‑level practitioner.
• Greet patients and assist with check‑in/check‑out procedures.
• Update patient demographic information.
• Answer phones; schedule appointments; and relay messages.
• Utilize automated computer systems, including electronic medical records.
• May administer oral and parenteral medications.

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.

RHONDA JOHNSON

Recruiter Email: rejohnson

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