Medical Assistant; Radiology

Position: Medical Assistant (Radiology)-Full Time Days
** Start the day excited to make a difference…end the day knowing you did.  Come join our team.
** Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

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.
* Demonstrates competence in medication management and administration (within scope of practice).
* Administers IM Medications as approved by the MWHC Policy, and ordered by the Physician and directed by the professional nursing/clinical staff.
* 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 18 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.  Required  
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* Physical Requirements:

** Constant (67-100% of workday) walking, standing, use of arms and hands; frequent (34-66% of workday) bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting; ability to lift 35 lbs.; ability to push and pull 20 lbs.; auditory and visual skills to include color determination; ability to work in confined spaces; ability to reach above/overhead.
** Mental Requirements:
** Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills.  Ability to multi-task.  Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.  Capacity to cope with difficult situations. Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends.
** Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards:
** Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals.  Potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Clinical positions in Mary Washington Home Health and/or Hospice must also meet driving requirements.“It is the policy of Mary Washington Healthcare to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability who are applicants for employment or Associates.”
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