Medical Assistant - Certified

Company: Carilion Clinic
Location: Christiansburg
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Christiansburg ,VA, US, 24073

How You'll Help Transform Healthcare:

Here's your opportunity to work in a challenging and impactful environment defined by compassion, innovation, and a deep commitment to your personal well-being and professional development. As a vital member of our team, you'll provide technical clinical services and clerical support for the delivery of quality patient care as directed by licensed staff, a physician or a mid-level practitioner.

• Collects patient assessment data to include height, weight, vital signs, chief complaint/symptoms, and current medications for assessment by licensed staff.
• Prepares the patient for provider evaluation by obtaining specimens, positioning for exams, listing medications, and assisting during exams and procedures.
• Maintain work area, exam treatment and x-ray rooms, and lab in a clean, safe manner; restock with supplies and instruments; and sterilize reusable equipment as needed.
• Assists with lab procedures by collecting urine specimens, collecting and preparing blood samples for reference lab; labeling all specimens with accurate patient ID as ordered by the physician.
• Documents patient information in the medical record to include update treatment procedures, medication refills, test results, and patient concerns, etc.
  
  What We Require:
  
  
  • Graduation from a medical assistant program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), or comparable military training and experience preferred.
  • One or more years of experience in physician office preferred.
  • Current medical assistant certification.
  • AHA BLS-HCP certification.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • Computer/Keyboarding skills to utilize database systems and records.
    
    About Carilion
    
    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.
    
    Requisition Number: 124135
    Employment Status: Full time
    Location: Carilion Clinic Urology - New River Valley
    Shift: Day
    Shift Details: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
    Recruiter: REBECCA MINOR
    Recruiter Phone: 540-983-4005
    Recruiter Email: Rminor@carilionclinic.org
    For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.
    
    Equal Opportunity Employer
    
    Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
    
    Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.
    
    
    
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