Medical Asst & Xray - Imm Care Bonita

Overview

Medical Assistant/X-Ray – Imm Care Bonita role at Naples Comprehensive Health - NCH. Primary responsibilities center on providing basic care to clinic patients following established standards and practices.

The Medical Assistant/X-Ray is responsible for providing basic care to clinic patients following established standards and practices.

• Triage patients by injury or illness.
• Fulfill patient care responsibilities as assigned, including checking schedules and organizing patient flow.
• Escort patients to exam/procedure rooms; observe, record and report patients’ conditions and reactions to drugs and treatments to providers.
• Assist patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, and preparing for exams.
• Collect patient history including current medications, allergies, symptoms, etc.
• Provide patient care as directed by providers; may include screenings and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
• Assist providers with various procedures as needed.
• Document patient charts and relay information and instructions to patient/family. Document all interventions, phone calls, patient/family responses, medications dispensed or prescribed, hospital data, etc. in the medical record.
• Answer patient calls and messages; act as a liaison between patient and provider.
• Perform clerical responsibilities as assigned, which may include filing or sending medical records and appointment scheduling.
• Handle collection and processing of lab specimens following established standards; adhere to infection control guidelines; maintain equipment, instruments, and stock supplies.
• Use electronic referrals process to complete physician referrals to NCHMD specialists and ancillary services.
• Perform diagnostic x-ray with minimal exposure to self or patients; correctly identify patient prior to exam; introduce self and obtain signature for ABN if required; keep radiology area stocked.

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED.
• Completion of Medical Assistant or practical nursing training program with documented clinical practicum hours; OR Medical Assistant certification; OR at least one year of experience in a medical office as a Medical Assistant or similar role.
• Current Florida Basic X-Ray Machine Operator (BMO) License.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Verified ability to take accurate patient vital signs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to explain required information to patients.
• Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 codes.
• Intermediate computer skills:
  Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows.
• Knowledge of basic and specialty-specific medical terminology.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment while maintaining professionalism.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care

NCH is an independent, locally governed non-profit delivering premier comprehensive care. Our healthcare system comprises two hospitals, an alliance of 700+ physicians, and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida offering nationally recognized, quality health care.

NCH is transforming into an Advanced Community Healthcare System(TM) and we’re proud to: provide higher acuity care and Centers of Excellence; offer Graduate Medical Education and fellowships; have endowed chairs; conduct research and participate in national clinical trials; and partner with other health market leaders. Visit nchjobs.org to learn more.