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 our Imaging team as an Imaging Tech Aide. We are an outpatient imaging center located in Edmonds, Washington, providing exceptional patient care in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. In this role you will assist with delivering exemplary patient care and customer service while performing a variety of tasks to support the technologists and patient workflow. Working as an MA in our radiology practice offers a unique and rewarding perspective on patient care. Unlike traditional MA positions, radiology allows you to be directly involved in the imaging side of medicine – where the diagnosis begins. In this position, you’ll take on a variety of hands-on responsibilities, working closely with patients across specialty modalities such as MRI/Breast MR, and CT. You’ll work alongside technologists and radiologists, playing an important role in ensuring both safety and quality care throughout the imaging experience.
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.
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 prior to 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 all 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.
Benefits
- Shift differential (applied to all evening and weekend hours).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
