BXMO: Basic X-Ray Machine Operator, Full-Time

American Family Care • Pensacola, FL

17h

About The Position

American Family Care is hiring a full-time, cross-trained Medical Assistant / Basic X-Ray Machine Operator to support patient care and clinic operations in a fast-paced urgent care setting. The role combines clinical care, limited-scope X-ray imaging, patient registration and insurance verification, and administrative support. The position requires adapting to frequent role-switching while delivering safe, accurate, timely, and compassionate care.

The operator performs limited-scope or basic X-ray examinations as licensed in Alabama or Florida, prepares and positions patients, operates imaging equipment safely, follows ALARA practices, and maintains logs and quality-control checks. The role also supports clinical procedures and testing, maintains accurate registration and EMR records, provides patient education and discharge instructions, and helps uphold infection-control, HIPAA, and safety standards.

The work is in a fast-paced urgent care environment and involves prolonged standing and walking, occasional lifting of 25–30 pounds, and routine exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and ionizing radiation, with strict PPE and safety standards required. Evening and weekend availability and travel to nearby centers as needed are required. The expected pay range is $27–$30 per hour; final compensation depends on experience, certifications, education, and geographic location. AFC offers a competitive benefits package and advancement opportunities, which vary by employment status.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Active national Medical Assistant certification, such as CMA, RMA, CCMA, or equivalent.
• Active BLS certification, or ability to obtain it within the defined onboarding period.
• For Alabama: active Limited Scope X-Ray license.
• For Florida: active Basic X-Ray Machine Operator (BXMO) license.
• At least 1 year of Medical Assistant experience with insurance verification and patient registration.
• Proficiency with an EMR system; Experity is preferred.
• Proficiency with payer portals, such as Waystar.
• Demonstrated venipuncture and specimen collection skills.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends and float to nearby centers as needed.
• Must successfully pass a drug screen and background check.

Nice To Haves

• Urgent care or emergency room experience.

Responsibilities

• Greet and triage patients; collect vital signs and histories.
• Perform venipuncture and CLIA-waived point-of-care tests, including COVID, flu, strep, glucose, A1C, and urinalysis tests.
• Assist with minor procedures, wound care, EKGs, and nebulizer therapy.
• Perform limited-scope or basic X-ray examinations as licensed in Alabama or Florida.
• Prepare and position patients for imaging, operate imaging equipment safely, and ensure ALARA compliance.
• Maintain imaging logs and perform quality-control checks.
• Register patients, verify insurance eligibility, determine financial responsibility, collect co-pays, reconcile logs, and maintain EMR accuracy.
• Educate patients about procedures and imaging, provide clear discharge instructions, and address concerns with empathy and professionalism.
• Participate in daily huddles and maintain compliance logs, including crash cart, refrigerator temperature, and dosimetry logs.
• Support infection-control, HIPAA, and safety standards.
• Float to nearby centers as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits package.
• Opportunities for continuing education units (CEUs), cross-training, and professional growth.
• Advancement opportunities; availability varies by full-time, PRN, or part-time status.
• Collaborative, supportive, patient-first team culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed