Certified Medical Assistant - Day Shift. 4/10's
About The Position
Swedish Radia Imaging Center at Edmonds is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join its Imaging team as an Imaging Tech Aide. The outpatient imaging center is located in Edmonds, Washington, and provides patient care in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The role supports technologists and patient workflow while helping deliver patient care and customer service. The position involves hands-on work with patients across modalities including MRI/Breast MR and CT, in collaboration with technologists and radiologists, with a focus on safety and quality care. The schedule is a day shift working four 10-hour shifts, from 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The hourly wage range is $23.37–$33.09, with the actual wage based on factors including job-related experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and employment status. Additional compensation, such as a shift differential for evening and weekend hours, may be available. Radia is described as one of the nation’s largest and most progressive radiology groups. Its team includes more than 200 board-certified radiologists and serves more than 50 hospital and specialty clinic partners through on-site and teleradiology coverage and interpretations. Technologists can communicate with a radiologist. Health Care Setting Workers must receive a COVID-19 vaccination, subject to exemptions; new hires must provide written proof of vaccination or a written exemption request within 30 days of hire.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification.
- Previous healthcare experience.
- Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
- Proficiency using electronic medical records and computer applications.
- Health Care Setting Workers must receive a COVID-19 vaccination, subject to exemptions; new hires must provide written proof of vaccination or a written request for an exemption within 30 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- IV Therapy Certification.
- Previous experience in a radiology or diagnostic imaging setting.
- Experience with PACS, RIS, or other imaging software.
Responsibilities
- Assist technologists with patient preparation, consenting, examinations, and procedures.
- Coordinate patient workflow by communicating with patients, referring providers, scheduling teams, and clinical staff.
- Obtain, review, and organize physician orders and required documentation before patient appointments.
- Assist in obtaining necessary information from referring providers, patients, and insurance carriers to facilitate patient care.
- Schedule imaging exams and related procedures as needed.
- Perform administrative duties, including patient communication, faxing, scanning, documentation, and other clerical tasks.
- Serve as a liaison between technologists, providers, schedulers, and patients to ensure timely and accurate communication.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and handle protected health information in accordance with HIPAA and organizational policies.
- Adhere to safety, quality, and infection prevention standards.
- Contribute to a positive team environment by providing excellent customer service and identifying opportunities to improve workflow and the patient experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
