Job Description

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:

This Ortho location shares a building with Family Medicine and Velocity Care at 1935 West Main Street, Salem, VA. This location may offers flexible scheduling and the employee could choose: 8am-5pm, 7:30a3-4:30pm, or 7:45am-7:45pm.

No weekends and no holidays.

This location mostly sees patients for Podiatry and Sports Medicine. This is a small Ortho office and will require independent work daily.

The Podiatry Clinic is a dynamic, high volume, and fast paced setting in which we take care of a diverse patient population. The staff take care of both medical and post surgical patient issues and apply a wide variety of durable medical equipment. This program uses a team oriented approach to patient care and collaborates with our providers and orthopaedic technologists. 

The Sports Medicine Orthopaedics program has a dedicated interdisciplinary team who work closely with local High Schools, Colleges, and semi-professional sports teams to provide expedited care. Clinic staff use best practices and the latest technology within an innovative learning environment.

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:

Education: 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.

Experience: One year experience in physician office preferred.

Licensure/Certification: Current 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. AHA BLS-HCP Certification required.

Other : Effective communication skills in order to work with the public. Computer skills to utilize database systems to perform job duties required. Must be able to problem-solve. Keyboarding required for automated computer systems, including electronic medical 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: 147587  
Employment Status: Full time 
Location: VelocityCare - Salem  
Shift: Day 
Shift Details: M-F no weekends no holidays. Variable hours: 8-5 OR 7:45-4:45 OR 7:30-4:30
Recruiter: EMILY F ALLEN  
Recruiter Phone:  
Recruiter Email: efallen@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.

 

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work,

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