Certified Medical Assistant-Xray Limited

CommonSpirit Health • Chattanooga, TN

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About The Position

Where You’ll Work CHI Memorial Medical Group (Mountain Management Services), a member of CommonSpirit Health, is a leading provider of comprehensive office management services for Memorial Health Partners and affiliated physicians in Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia. Our award-winning, faith-based organization is dedicated to supporting the delivery of exceptional healthcare in the region. We are proud to be consistently recognized for excellence by organizations like U.S. News & World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are honored to be your trusted ally in health, dedicated to serving our community with compassion and excellence. Job Summary and Responsibilities This position requires a Limited X Ray Certification. The MA will provide care and support to patients under the direction of the physician and/or mid-level provider. Contributes to the planning and delivery of patient focused care. Greet and prepare patients for the practitioner. Obtain and record vital signs and other appropriate information, such as height, weight, drug allergies, current medications and presenting problem. Manage patient flow ensuring enough time for patient and family education. Documents procedures and interactions in the patient's medical record. Provide patient mobility assistance, as necessary. Screens, communicates and responds to patient needs appropriately. Essential Functions: Assist with diagnostic tests and clinical procedures to appropriate level of training and established procedures Administer ordered medications via oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular or intra-dermal routes. Prepare, clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment; keep patient exam rooms clean and orderly; dispose of contaminated items according to the Exposure Control Plan; anticipate Practitioner's needs for medications, supplies and equipment and plan accordingly. Actively participate in continuing education, required meetings and participates in committees as requested. Uses Standard Precautions including personal protective equipment for anticipated contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials. Demonstrated knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures. Thorough knowledge of the meaning and use of medical terminology and abbreviations Demonstrated knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care. Ability to understand and effectively apply and follow established standards, protocols and to maintain quality control standards; including safety, risk management and Universal Precautions standards and guidelines. Ability to read, interprets, and applies organizational and departmental policies, regulations and procedures in order to administer patient care. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, including proper grammar, presentation, spelling, punctuation, and composition in order to maintain records and record test results. Ability to demonstrate effective patient care techniques with confidence. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, staff and the public. Ability to demonstrate effective time management, office and departmental organization, exercising good judgment, and decision-making. Ability to work effectively under pressure and to use discretion with confidential data that may impact staff and operation of the clinic. Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks. Ability to use office equipment and automated systems/applications/software at an acceptable level of proficiency including basic computer entry functions and keyboarding skills required. Schedule patient appointments and perform other clerical duties as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required.
• Completion of a Certified Medical Assistant course or Exam.
• In the state of GA, completion of a six hour radiation safety course.
• In the state of TN, be a Graduate of an accredited Limited Radiology Technology training program required.
• In the state of TN, Completion of Non-Certified Radiologic Technician Limited Scope of Practice in Radiography exam issued by ARRT in one of the following modalities required. - Head, Sinus, Chest, Spine or Extremities
• CMA or RMA
• LRAD:TN
• BLS

Responsibilities

• Assist with diagnostic tests and clinical procedures to appropriate level of training and established procedures
• Administer ordered medications via oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular or intra-dermal routes.
• Prepare, clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment; keep patient exam rooms clean and orderly; dispose of contaminated items according to the Exposure Control Plan; anticipate Practitioner's needs for medications, supplies and equipment and plan accordingly.
• Actively participate in continuing education, required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
• Uses Standard Precautions including personal protective equipment for anticipated contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees