Medical Assistant Applicant

Company: Carilion Clinic
Location: Roanoke
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

How You'll Help Transform Healthcare:***This cohort will include Orthopedics, Family Medicine, and Neurosciences***The Medical Assistant - Applicant (MA-A) will be actively engaged in the Carilion Medical Assistant training program offered by Carilion Clinic, in collaboration with an educational institution. While working under the direct supervision of a leader, educator, preceptor, and assigned staff, the MA-A will participate in a combination of classroom education and hands on learning. Active participation in this training program, will provide the preparation necessary to successfully complete a medical assistant certification exam. Compliance with all federal, state, and local agency requirements and standards and Carilion policies, procedures, and standards is expected.Performs significant job responsibilities:

• Actively participates in educational content and on-the-job training sessions at assigned locations, tailored to develop essential skills and knowledge required for certification.
• Study for mastery, all educational content assigned.
• Demonstrates a commitment to learning and professional development, actively seeking feedback and opportunities for growth.
• Performs clerical and office functions as directed and trained:
• Greets patients and assists with check-in/check-out procedures.
• Updates patient demographic information.
• Answers phones, schedules appointments, and receives/relays messages.
• Learns to properly utilize various computer systems and applications, including electronic medical records.
• Performs other clerical duties relating to the operation of the practice as assigned and trained.
• Under direct supervision provides basic clinical services reflecting high quality patient care. Direction may be provided by a variety of leaders, preceptors, certified or licensed staff, and clinicians.
• Under direct supervision provides basic clinical care of all ages according to established standards and learns to appropriately document and report patient observations to certified/licensed staff.What We Require:Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.Experience: Prior healthcare experience preferred.Licensure, certification, and/or registration:Life Support: AHA BLS - HCP required within 30 days of hire date.Other Minimum Qualifications: Must successfully complete orientation and orientation requirements. Must attend the all learning and on-the job training sessions. 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 CarilionThis 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: 152312Employment Status: Full timeLocation: Carilion Clinic - 1 RiversideShift: DayShift Details: DaytimeFor more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.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.Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.Please see job descriptionPI269559463

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