Medical Assistant with Limited X-Ray

Semmes Murphey Clinic • Arlington, TN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Semmes Murphey Clinic's mission is to deliver the best care for people suffering from neurological illness while advancing the field of neuroscience. Our Arlington, TN office is looking for a full-time medical assistant who has their limited X-Ray certification. In this role, you will assist the physicians and nurses during the examination and treatment of patients. You will also preform limited diagnostic x-rays. This role is Monday to Friday and the clinic is closed on weekends and holidays.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Completion of Medical Assistant Program
• Current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) designation
• Active Tennessee Limited X-Ray Machine Operator Certification
• BLS certification

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year experience in an outpatient/clinic environment
• One (1) year experience producing diagnostic X-ray imaging

Responsibilities

• Prepares rooms, equipment and supplies for examination of patients; cleans and sterilizes instruments
• Interviews patients, measures vital signs (pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight and height), and records information in patient chart; reports abnormal values to nurse and/or provider
• Perform diagnostic X-ray imaging across the full scope of your Tennessee Limited X-Ray Machine Operator (LXMO) certification, including provider-ordered imaging of the chest, extremities, head, neck, and other studies permitted under Tennessee regulations
• Prepare and position patients appropriately for radiographic imaging
• Performs staple and suture removal and wound care using aseptic technique
• Gives injections or treatments and performs routine laboratory tests
• Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of patient, and provides compassionate care

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED