MA/Limited X-ray Tech (Temp)

INDIAN HEALTH COUNCIL INC • Valley Center, CA

5d • $36 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

Since 1970, Indian Health Council, Inc. (IHC) has provided high-quality, compassionate healthcare and support services to the nine Federally recognized American Indian tribes in north San Diego County. With more than 200 employees serving 2 clinic sites, IHC is proud of the diversity of its staff as a reflection of the community it serves. The reward of working at IHC is more than a paycheck and excellent benefits; it is the impact and contribution to the Tribal community that employees value most. If you are passionate about improving the overall health and wellness of our tribal community, IHC is looking for people like you.

About Us
• Patient-Centered Care: Medical, Dental, Behavioral Health, Pharmacy, Social Services
• Research focused: Community Based Participatory grant-funded research programs; we are a Native American Research Center of Health (NARCH).
• Accredited as an ambulatory health care center by AAAHC

Our Philosophy
At IHC, we believe in empowering our patients with knowledge to achieve their healthcare goals. We strive to treat the whole person using a multifaceted approach to include physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of health and wellbeing.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of a vocational or technical college in medical assisting and X-Ray Technician.
• Entry level – 1 year preferred.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and patient confidentiality protocols.
• Knowledge of medical and x-ray terminology.
• Knowledge of radiology safe practices.
• Skilled in all medical assisting competencies (e.g., immunizations, vitals, taking labs, etc.)
• Skilled in X-ray Technician competencies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Strong attention to detail skills.
• Skilled in working effectively with other team members to coordinate care of patients.
• Ability to prioritize and manage important information requests.
• Medical assistant certification.
• Limited or full scope x-ray license in California.
• Current AED CPR certification or attainment within 6 months of hire.
• Applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment physical exam, tuberculin skin test or x-ray and urine drug screen test.
• Health must be adequate to perform all duties of the position.
• Must pass criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in pediatrics, other specialty practices preferred.
• CPT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients, measure vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height, O2 SAT.
• Verify and obtain patient information and medical history.
• Prepare patients for examination and prepare examinations rooms.
• Administer injectable and oral medications.
• Administer injectable and oral immunizations to infants and adults, including Mantoux test.
• Perform routine in office lab duties such as Hct, urinalysis dipstick, pregnancy test, strep antigen screen, Hgb A1c, blood glucose, blood lead, and other CLIA waived laboratory tests.
• Operate medical equipment such as EKG, vitals machine, Audiometry, Nebulizer treatment, Tympanometry, and other diagnostic equipment.
• Perform office procedures such as Snellen, ear lavage, minor wound dressing, casting, splinting and assist with minor procedures.
• Assist with referrals such as making referrals, calls medical facility or department to schedule patients and request reports.
• Ensure assigned exam rooms are cleaned and restocked with medical supplies and monthly expirations are performed.
• Report any clinical issues, supply request, supply problem or defective equipment to Supervisor.
• Review and prepare daily huddle for providers, using software programs such as EHR and i2i.
• Ensure that patient records are accurate and complete, ensure that encounter forms are completed properly.
• Ensures that all clinical Team duties/tasks are completed appropriately, satisfactorily and in a timely manner.
• Runs report from computerized registries and software programs such as EHR and i2i as needed by department.
• Prepares appropriate forms as required for the patient’s medical treatment based on findings of physician.
• Gives counseling, care and follow-up instructions, health education and materials to patients under the direct supervision of a Physician, Podiatrist or Licensed Nurse.
• Performs general office duties such as answering telephones, taking messages, and scheduling appointments.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• May rotate within Primary Care Teams.
• May rotate or be assigned to other locations to fill in, in case of sick leave or vacation.
• Assumes responsibility for own personal and professional growth.
• Maintains a safe and secure and healthy work environment by establishing and following policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, safety, and infection control standards.
• Position may be re-assigned during activation of EOP.
• Takes prescribed X-rays such as chest and extremity studies, maintains, responsible for service calls for x-ray equipment and maintains x-ray files and records.
• Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patients and staff.
• Performs all quality control procedures as outlined in departmental procedure manuals.
• Maintains a checkout file log and tracking records.
• Consistently adheres to established safety policies and practices.
• Compares requisition orders with written orders to ensure the proper exam is performed and to note any special instructions.
• Completes documentation accurately in EPIC.
• Perform X-Ray examination ordered by provider.
• Prepare necessary paperwork.
• Clean and stock the X-Ray suite.
• Maintain X-Ray files and reports.
• Maintain X-Ray logs.
• Troubleshoot any X-Ray issues.

Benefits

• PPO medical, dental, and vision insurance with low employee contribution
• company-paid life and disability insurance
• malpractice coverage for providers
• 403B retirement with company matching
• generous PTO and Sick time
• 14 paid holidays
• paid jury service
• paid bereavement leave
• reimbursement for professional license(s), and certifications such as CPR and continuing education units.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree