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Carilion Clinic

Non-profit health system delivering comprehensive care

Medical Office Technician - Lexington Velocity Care

Diagnostics & Laboratory Professionals +1Updated on Nov 10
Full-timeLexington, VA, USA$16.18 - $22.65

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Velocity Care employees must obtain a federal drug screen collector credential and federal breath alcohol technician certification within 6 months of hire.
  • AHA BLS-HCP certification is required within the first 90 days of hire.
  • Effective interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills are required.
  • Must have keen attention to detail, superb dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
  • Must be organized and self-motivated.
  • Must become proficient in electronic medical records, clinical office procedures, clerical office procedures, and equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Provide day-to-day clinical and administrative staffing in an outpatient clinic setting, performing HAA responsibilities and clinical assistant responsibilities as appropriate to training, education, and competency.
  • Provide support to clinical and medical staff in delivering quality medical care.
  • Welcome and assist patients as they move throughout the clinic.
  • Perform HAA job duties and Clinical Assistant job duties.
  • Perform waived and other in-house testing based on available equipment, documented training, and competency.
  • Maintain the laboratory without supervision.
  • Obtain patient specimens using appropriate equipment and technique.
  • Verify patient identification and orders for accuracy.
  • Review pertinent patient history associated with blood draws.
  • Assess the most appropriate blood draw site, select the needle gauge, prepare the site, and apply appropriate pressure after venipuncture.
  • Follow safety regulations and universal precautions when collecting, processing, and disposing of laboratory specimens.
  • Prepare samples for transport to reference laboratories and ensure specimens are properly labeled and orders match specimens.
  • Report abnormal or critical results to the appropriate physician, ACP, or clinical team member.
  • Clean, maintain, perform quality controls on, and calibrate laboratory equipment as appropriate to education and training; report equipment malfunctions to the practice manager or designee; and maintain required COLA and CLIA documents.
  • Maintain a neat, clean, and well-stocked work area; assist with ordering, dating, and sorting laboratory supplies.
  • Order laboratory supplies from appropriate sources as needed.
  • Participate in training clinical staff, x-ray technicians, and physicians/ACPs in basic office laboratory procedures.
  • Assist nursing staff with patient care and transport to and from examination rooms, the laboratory, x-ray, and the waiting area.
  • Maintain competency by reviewing new and revised guidelines, procedures, and policies.
  • Acquire and maintain knowledge of current regulatory standards and assist with conformance to those standards.
  • Travel to other Velocity Care locations.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of clerical procedures and medical terminology is preferred.

About the Company

Carilion Clinic

Non-profit health system delivering comprehensive care

Carilion Clinic is a non-profit health care system in Virginia that serves about one million people through a network of hospitals, outpatient specialty centers, and primary care practices. It delivers care via multi-specialty physician teams that collaborate to put the patient first, aiming to improve outcomes and quality of care while advancing medical education and research. Its approach centers on integrated care across a broad regional network, combined with ongoing teaching and clinical studies. This makes it different from many competitors by pairing patient-focused, outcome-driven care with a strong emphasis on education and research within a nonprofit framework. The company’s goal is to provide high-quality health care, improve patient outcomes, and advance medical knowledge through education and research.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$310K
Headquarters
Roanoke, VA
Founded
1976

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