Clinical Assistant I, Family Medicine - North Roanoke
Company: Carilion Clinic
Location: Roanoke
Posted on: April 16, 2024
Job Description:
How You'll Help Transform Healthcare:This is the job opportunity
that could change your career. At Carilion Clinic, our team
provides support for clinical and medical staff in a
forward-thinking environment. You will thrive through extensive
training, supportive leaders and potential for advancement.
Carilion offers comprehensive benefits, paid time off, and tuition
options. Join a team where your skills and ideas will make a
difference in the health of our patients and the communities we
live in.The Clinical Assistant is accountable for performing office
or clinical job responsibilities as needed for the department,
provides support for clinical and medical staff in the delivery of
quality medical care, and assists with patient care as directed by
the physician and clinical staff within scope of training.The job
duties of the Clinical Assistant include, but are not limited to,
the following:
- Prepare patient for physician/provider evaluation, including
obtaining specimens, positioning for exams, listing medications,
assisting during exams and procedures.
- Collect patient information to include height, weight, vital
signs, chief complaint, current medications, etc.
- Document patient information in the electronic medical record;
update information as indicated; record appointments of referrals
and diagnostic studies; complete requisitions for lab, x-ray,
etc.
- Maintain work area, exam, treatment and x-ray rooms and lab in
a clean, safe manner; restock with supplies and instruments;
sterilize reusable equipment as needed.
- Observe all safety precautions and standards; assures proper
disposal of specimens and contaminated waste.
- Greets patients and assists with check-in/check-out
procedures.
- Answers phones; schedules appointments; and receives/relays
messages.
- Registration: Ensures all insurance, demographic, and
eligibility information is obtained and entered into the
appropriate system(s) accurately and in accordance with established
procedures. Ensures patient signatures are obtained on all
necessary documents.
- Collects co-payments, deductibles, and other self-pay amounts
at time of service.
- Maintains cash box and receipt books: receiving payments on
accounts, daily balancing of cash drawer and credit card receipts,
as applicable.What We Require:Education: High school diploma or
equivalent required. Experience: One year experience in physician
office preferred but not required. Previous experience in direct
patient care, data processing, multi-line telephones, registration
and/or medical insurance experience
desirable.Licensure/Certification: AHA BLS-HCP required within 6
months of hire. Certified Nursing Assistant preferred by some
practices.Other: Effective interpersonal, communication, and
team-working skills required. Must be organized and self
-motivated. Must have knowledge of office procedure and equipment.
Must become proficient in use of electronic medical record.
Clerical, medical terminology knowledge preferred.About
CarilionThis 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: 144279 Employment
Status: Full time Location: Carilion Clinic Family Medicine - North
Roanoke Shift: Day Shift Details: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m.For more information, contact the HR Service Center at
1-800-599-2537.Equal Opportunity
EmployerMinorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with
Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender IdentityCarilion Clinic is a
drug-free workplace. Please see job descriptionPI239416653
Keywords: Carilion Clinic, Roanoke , Clinical Assistant I, Family Medicine - North Roanoke, Healthcare , Roanoke, Virginia
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