Carilion Clinic·Salem, Virginia
Provide basic clinical care by collecting patient assessment data, preparing patients for provider evaluations, and assisting with exams and procedures. Manage administrative tasks including scheduling, updating demographics, and documenting patient information in electronic medical records.
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:
Working together with purpose to achieve shared goals.
Unwavering in our quest for exceptional quality and service.
Putting heart into everything we do.
Courage: Doing what's right for our patients without question
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.
What We Require: Education: High School Diploma or GED.
Effective communication skills and problem-solve. Effective computer skills required for automated computer systems, including electronic medical records. This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description. Compensation Range: $18.70 - $26.18 Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.
Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away.
When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are 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
Requires a High School Diploma or GED and a Medical Assistant Certification from a recognized national professional association. Must hold an AHA BLS-HCP certification and possess effective communication and computer skills.
Market context
Support-services roles in Virginia are often tied to steady staffing needs in clinics, hospitals, and other care settings, especially when teams need dependable help with patient flow and day-to-day operations. This role is competitive because it asks for a high school diploma, three years of clinical experience, current AHA BLS, and a recognized Medical Assistant Certification, while offering medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, and paid time off. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification status and clinical experience match before applying.