Imaging Tech/Medical Assistant (Full-Time, Monday 8am - 5pm)
About The Position
Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400+ team members and serve the region with over 40 clinic locations, the region’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors. Position Summary The role of the Imaging Tech/Medical Assistant reports to the Clinic Manager. This position works under the direction of the physicians, mid-level providers, nursing team, Practice Transformation Team and Clinic Manager. This position is responsible for providing direct patient care within the clinic and assisting with back-office duties.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, required.
- Arkansas Limited License in Radiology, ARRT license, or ARRT registry eligible with a temporary Arkansas state licensure, required.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Medical Assistant or Certified Phlebotomist, preferred.
- Previous experience with a clerical support role in a medical clinic, preferred.
- Completion of a medical assistant program, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide radiology services in a safe and efficient manner as ordered by the physician and within the scope of the individual’s limited license
- Collect vital signs from patient and input data into electronic medical record system
- Collect specimen via blood draws and non-blood samples for laboratory examination
- Prepare patient for examinations and procedures including providing education related to service and obtaining consents, as needed
- Assist physician with in-office procedures, as needed
- Perform CLIA-Waived laboratory testing, as necessary
- Arrange and Schedule referrals to other providers/facilities while coordinating with insurance requirements if applicable
- Coordinate appointment details with patients
- Maintain medical logs according to policy/procedures established for the clinic
- Inventory and requisition supplies and instruments
- Properly clean and sterilize instruments using germicides, sterilizers and/or autoclave
- Set-up equipment and prepare medical treatment rooms
- Communicate care needs/services with patient and/or their representative
- Answer phone calls and determine how to assist them
- Plan and modify care and implement interventions
- Provide correspondence to patients on quality metric needs and wellness reminders
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
