Certified Medical Assistant - Giles Medical Office Building

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Employment Status

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Facility

159 Hartley Way
- Pearisburg

Requisition Number

R161657 Certified Medical Assistant
- Giles Medical Office Building (Open)

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare

This position is located at the Giles Medical Office Building in Pearisburg, VA. This is a full time position working Monday
- Friday 8:00am-5:00pm and 7:45am-4:45pm. The Certified Medical Assistant provides basic technical clinical services and clerical support in the delivery of quality patient care as directed by licensed staff, physician or mid-level practitioner. Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development to appropriately care for patients served. Complies with all federal, state, and local agency requirements and standards; and Carilion and CMG policies, procedures, and standards.

The Medical Assistant
- Certified

• Provides basic technical clinical services and clerical support in the delivery of quality patient care as directed by licensed staff, physician or mid-level practitioner. Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development to appropriately care for patients served. Complies with all federal, state, and local agency requirements and standards; and Carilion and CMG policies, procedures, and standards.
• Provides basic clinical care and performs advanced technical skills for patients of all ages according to established standards and appropriately documents and reports patient observations to licensed staff.
• Collects patient assessment data to include height, weight, vital signs, chief complaint/symptoms, current medications, etc. for assessment by licensed staff.
• Transports patients through office
• Prepares the patient for provider evaluation, including obtaining specimens, positioning for exams, listing medications, and assisting 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 sterilize 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. Observes all safety precautions and standards
• Assists 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.
• Performs diagnostic tests (EKGs, audiograms, vision testing, spirometry) as appropriate for assessment by licensed staff...
• Assists with referral authorizations for specialists and pre-authorization for testing and ancillary services as directed by licensed staff, provider or mid-level practitioner.
• Performs clerical and office functions as directed:
• Greets patients and assists with check-in/check-out procedures
• Updates patient demographic information
• Answers phones; schedules appointments; and receives/relays messages
• Able to utilize automated computer systems, including electronic medical records.
• Performs other basic technical clinical and clerical duties relating to the operation of the practice as assigned and for which training has been provided.
• Administers oral and parenteral medications after submitting proof of appropriate education, successfully completing orientation competency validation and under the direct and immediate supervision of the physician.
• The Medical Assistant
  - Certified
• Collects patient assessment data to include height, weight, vital signs, chief complaint/symptoms, current medications, etc. for assessment by licensed staff

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…