Medical Assistant - Certified - Trauma

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. The staff provide a wide span of patient education on proper wound care, edema control, proper use of splints/braces, and cast care. 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. 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. 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.

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. 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. Transports patients through office. 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. 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 ID as ordered by the physician. May perform 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. Greets patients and assists with check-in/check-out procedures Updates patient demographic information. Answers phones; schedules appointments; and relays messages. Utilizes automated computer systems, including electronic medical records. May administer oral and parenteral medications.