Medical Assistant with Limited X-Ray

GoHealth Urgent Care•Manassas, VA

About The Position

The Medical Assistant with X-Ray supports medical providers, radiologic technologists, and patients through patient care management, organization, and communication. The role performs limited-capacity x-rays and reports results to medical providers. Work is carried out accurately, with high quality and in a timely manner, in support of the organization’s mission and core values. The position also assists with patient registration and preparation, clinical testing, rooming, inventory, administrative tasks, and upkeep of the center. The employee follows established procedures and safety protocols when performing x-rays, maintains equipment and quality-control records, and may be assigned other duties by management.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at the time of hire, obtained through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
At the time of hire, one of the following is required: CCMA, CMA, RMA, NCMA, or NRCMA certification from the listed certifying organization; alternatively, an accredited nursing-school graduate, LPN, RN, EMT, or CNA is accepted.
State-specific x-ray qualifications may apply, including permits, licenses, registrations, training, or credentials depending on the state.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of a Medical Assistant program.
Medical Assistant experience.
Experience performing x-rays.

Responsibilities

Perform limited x-ray services as needed and report results to medical providers.
Under the direction of a clinical provider, perform x-ray services using established procedures and safety protocols for patients of all ages.
Position patients correctly and protect them during x-ray procedures.
Register patients, obtain required paperwork and insurance documentation, and verify insurance and patient eligibility.
Process co-pays and schedule patient appointments for the assigned center.
Coordinate provider referrals to assigned specialists.
Answer patient questions about their care and keep patients informed of their status.
Inform technical staff about patient flow.
Prepare patients for examinations by verifying patient information, recording medical history, and confirming the purpose of the visit.
Perform preliminary physical tests, including blood pressure, weight, and temperature, and escalate critical cases to a provider as needed.
Conduct point-of-care testing as needed, such as flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, and HCG testing, and provide patient information to the provider.
Stock supplies and maintain exam rooms, the front desk, and reception area; ensure providers have necessary medical supplies.
Complete supply order sheets and regularly check supply expiration dates.
Maintain medical records and scan charts into patient files.
Answer phone calls and collect and sort daily incoming and outgoing mail.
Maintain the reception area.
Conduct courtesy follow-up calls to patients.
Perform opening and closing duties, including cashing out, end-of-day communication, and securing the building.
Follow operating instructions to perform and document daily equipment controls and calibration.
Maintain equipment Quality Assurance/Quality Control logs, troubleshoot breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance, and submit repair tickets as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.