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Posted 1 weeks agoMedical Assistant - Certified - Trauma
Roanoke, United StatesOn-site
Requirements
- The medical assistant - certified provides basic clinical care using technical skills for patients according to established standards and reports patient observations to licensed staff. The Medical Assistant- Certified Collects patient assessment data including height, weight, vital signs, chief complaint/symptoms, current medications, etc. for assessment by licensed staff.
- May administer oral and parenteral medications. What We Require: 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
- Effective computer skills required for automated computer systems, including electronic medical records.
Benefits
- Employment Status: Full time Shift: Day (United States of America) Facility: 3 Riverside Cir - Roanoke Requisition Number: R159982 Medical Assistant - Certified - Trauma (Open) How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare: Sign on Bonus The Trauma clinic treats patients with high impact trauma injuries, such as multiple fractures, wounds & post surgery care.
- 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.
- May perform diagnostic tests (EKGs, audiograms, vision testing, spirometry) as appropriate for assessment by licensed staff.
- 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.
- benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away.
- 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
Contact
- The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description. Recruiter: EMILY ALLEN Recruiter Email: efallen@carilionclinic.org For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.
- For more information on E-Verify: https://www.carilionclinic.org/eoe-e-verify-and-right-work-policies Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive.
Additional details
- Staff may perform suture & staple removal during office visits.
- Make the most of your clinical skills at an organization that has earned numerous awards for clinical excellence.
- 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.
- Below are our core values that we strive to embody and expect of all our team members: Collaboration: Working together with purpose to achieve shared goals.
- Commitment: Unwavering in our quest for exceptional quality and service.
- Courage: Doing what's right for our patients without question Curiosity: Fostering creativity and innovation in our pursuit of excellence.
- Prepares the patient for provider evaluation, including obtaining specimens, positioning for exams, listing medications, and assists during exams and procedures.
- Maintains 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.
- Documents 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.
- Assists 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.