Hamilton Health Care System-posted 4 days ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Onsite • Dalton, GA
101-250 employees

Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician and/or advanced practitioner, including preparing patients to be seen by the physician and/or advanced practitioner, and perform specific procedures with appropriate orientation and supervision. Assists with patient phone calls, prescription refills, referrals, and prior authorizations. Interviews patients, measures vital signs (i.e. pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight and height) and records information in patients’ charts. May be required to collect blood samples, tissue or other laboratory specimens and prepare them for testing. Explains treatment procedures, medications, diets and physician’s instructions to patients. Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean. Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures related to the practice. Follows standard procedures and/or written instructions to perform job duties. Obtains and maintains certification as a Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist (LMRT) to operate radiology equipment to capture high-quality diagnostic images while adhering to radiation safety practices, completing only specific bony limb and chest images per certification. Assists with business operations, clerical, medical records management, reception, and patient scheduling as needed. Demonstrates teamwork to ensure achievement of team, individual, and corporate goals. Provides support to team members and performs other duties as required.

  • Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician and/or advanced practitioner
  • Prepares patients to be seen by the physician and/or advanced practitioner
  • Performs specific procedures with appropriate orientation and supervision
  • Assists with patient phone calls, prescription refills, referrals, and prior authorizations
  • Interviews patients, measures vital signs and records information in patients’ charts
  • Collects blood samples, tissue or other laboratory specimens and prepare them for testing
  • Explains treatment procedures, medications, diets and physician’s instructions to patients
  • Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean
  • Operates radiology equipment to capture high-quality diagnostic images while adhering to radiation safety practices
  • Assists with business operations, clerical, medical records management, reception, and patient scheduling as needed
  • Demonstrates teamwork to ensure achievement of team, individual, and corporate goals
  • Provides support to team members and performs other duties as required
  • High school graduate or equivalent
  • Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross
  • Graduated from a Medical Assistant program, accredited by the Commission on accreditation of Allied Health Education Program preferred
  • Test and pass the National Certification exam (AAMA, NHA, NCCT, AMT, or NAHP) to be certified as Medical Assistant required
  • Current LMRT certification or completion of a certified Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist program within 6 months of start date
  • Good oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with patients, physicians, advanced practitioners and staff members
  • Ability to interpret and follow oral and written instructions, policies, guidelines and standards
  • Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively
  • Intermediate Proficiency level with Microsoft Office: Word and Excel
  • 1-2 years’ experience in a clinical setting is preferred
  • Graduated from a Medical Assistant program, accredited by the Commission on accreditation of Allied Health Education Program preferred
  • 403(b) Matching (Retirement)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Employee wellness program
  • Employer paid Life and AD&D insurance
  • Employer paid Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • ICHRA for health insurance
  • Paid Annual Leave (Time off)
  • Vision insurance
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