Certified Medical Assistant - Flexible Hours + Multiple Day Shifts Available

TRA Medical Imaging•Tacoma, WA

49d•$23 - $37

About The Position

This job is responsible for providing support to technologists and other clinical site staff as needed and displays a high level of customer service skills, multi-tasking skills, and is a strong team player. The Medical Assistant (MA) demonstrates significant familiarity with standard concepts, practices and procedures within an imaging center including but not limited to interviewing patients, measuring and recording information in patient charts, and preparing and maintaining examination and treatment areas. This position relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job as established by practice medical and administrative leadership. The MA works under immediate supervision and assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the Site Operations Supervisor and other clinical leadership.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
One year clinical and/or office experience preferred.
Completion of a Medical Assistant course accredited by the American Association of Medical Assistants or the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA)
Medical Assistant - Certified in WA state
HIV/AIDS course completion
Current BLS certification
High proficiency in the use of computers and information systems such as Radiology Information (RIS) and Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS).
Have general knowledge of radiology procedures including: X-Ray, Bone Densitometry, Mammography, CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, and Interventional Radiology.
Compliance with the TRA Medical Imaging incident reporting policy and procedures
Ability to manage multiple tasks and carry out instructions effectively
Ability to demonstrate effective customer service skills
Have effective oral and written skills, communicating professionally with other employees, medical facilities, patients, and customers

Responsibilities

Undergo Peripheral IV Access and De-Access competency training and skills sign-off
Check work email daily.
Perform all other related duties as assigned.
Proactively seek opportunities to assist technologists, within scope of practice, with the following patient-oriented tasks:
Prepare patient for examination using AIDET, including properly identifying patients, escorting patients through the clinic, explain gowning and patient safety measures.
Telephone and in-person screening, limited to intake and gathering of information without requiring exercise of judgment.
Assist patient in the exam room, including patients with mobility limitations
Take patient vital signs
Obtain a history from the patient pertinent to the exam being done
Provides patients with after exam instructions and expectations
Complete modality safety screening form with the patient
Start IVs using established procedures
When necessary, obtain labs pertinent to the exam being done
Place EKG leads as needed for certain exams
Assist with setting up coils and phantom equipment
Observe patient signs and symptoms
Properly prepare pathology samples for lab processing
Set-up exam room and sanitize exam room, including restocking linens and supplies
Proactively seek opportunities to assist technologists and administrative staff, within scope of practice, with the following administrative-oriented tasks:
Access and utilize Medinformatix (RIS) to:
Monitor appointment lists
Perform patient check-in and scheduling as needed
Assist registration specialists as needed
Access and utilize PACS system as needed
Obtain chart notes and prior exam results pertinent to the studies being done on patients falling under proper criteria
Maintain and record medication records
Following up on test results as directed by a health care practitioner.
Upload CD images and burn CDs
Provide accurate information to key customers.
Handle routine office administrative procedures including word processing, sorting and reviewing referrals, faxing and keeping workstations/patient areas clean and organized.
Have general knowledge or radiology procedures including: X-Ray, Bone Densitometry, CT, Mammography, MRI, PET/CT, and Interventional Radiology.