Medical Assistant; Radiology​/Evenings

Position: Medical Assistant (Radiology)-Full Days/Evenings
** Start the day excited to make a difference…end the day knowing you did.  Come join our team.
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* Job Summary:

The Medical Assistant controls patient flow for providers, obtains and documents patient vitals, and performs other patient care and clerical duties.
** Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
*** Greets and escorts patients to exam room in a timely and courteous manner.
* Reviews patient chart to ensure all reports and results required by provider are available prior to exam/treatment. Obtains reports and results as required.
* Obtains and documents patient chief complaint.
* Obtains and documents patient vitals (i.e., height, weight, BP).
* Ensures exam/procedure room is appropriately supplied and set up to accommodate encounter based upon reason for patient visit.
* Reviews patient-supplied history forms for completeness. Queries to obtain missing information within parameters established by supervising provider.
* Assists providers with examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments.
* Assists Physician with patient biopsy cases (limited to preparing patient, explaining procedure, and getting supplies).
* Starts IVs. Draws blood and/or assists in obtaining other specimens. Prepares and routes specimen(s) to laboratories; utilizing in-house services whenever appropriate; following verification of patients’ insurance.
* Documents all activities/interventions, patient/family responses, medication prescribed, etc., in the medical record.
* Communicates with patients regarding provider advice/instructions within scope of training.
* Adheres to infection control/safety guidelines, and confidentiality policies.
* Phones in prescriptions to pharmacies based upon provider’s written orders.
* Provides results and other information to patients as specifically directed by provider.
* Assists patient with the scheduling of future appointments, surgeries, and/or diagnostic testing, as necessary.
* The Medical Assistant is not authorized to interpret reports or results or independently dispense medical advice to patients.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
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* Qualifications:

*** Medical Assisting Certification or three years’ experience as a Medical Assistant (eq. Army Medic, Navy Corpsman, EMT) required. All non-certified Medical Assistants will be required to obtain their certification within 12 months of hire.
* American Heart Association CPR certification required.
* Proficiency in basic clinical skills as required by specialty (i.e. phlebotomy, blood pressure, EKG, injections) required.
* Knowledge of policies and procedures related to infection control, environmental safety, and patient confidentiality required.
* Minimum of 2 years’ prior experience providing clinical support in a medical office setting preferred.
* Electronic Medical Records experience preferred.

As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.
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