Medical Assistant - Certified, Family Medicine - North Main Blacksburg

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare

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.

Our Core Values

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• 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 ID as ordered by the physician.
• 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.
• Administer oral and parenteral medications.

Qualifications

• 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-solving. Effective computer skills required for automated computer systems, including electronic medical records.

Benefits

• 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

Pay

$18.70 - $26.18