Medical Assistant / X-Ray Tech at Ascension St. Thomas Urgent Care - PRN
About The Position
Ascension St. Thomas Urgent Care is looking for dedicated, compassionate, and experienced Medical Assistants/X-ray techs to join our dynamic healthcare team at our center in Cookeville, Tennessee. JOB SUMMARY: The Medical Assistant/X-Ray Tech is responsible for providing basic clinical care to patients in alignment with their medical education. This position will perform x-ray testing including body mechanics and patient movement using knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Our full-time team members work a rotating 36-40 hour/week schedule, consisting of 12-hour weekday shifts and every-other weekend. Our PRN (per diem) team members are scheduled on an as-needed basis.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- BLS Certification
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant is preferred
Nice To Haves
- Medical Assistant Certificate and ARRT certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Promptly greets patients when entering waiting area, exam room, and laboratory or x-ray room
- Consistently communicates with patients on wait times; provides direction to the next step in the treatment process
- Provides solutions to patient problems and recognizes and seeks help in emergent/hazardous situations
- Executes follow-up calls with a sense of urgency
- Assist front desk personnel with patient check in/out procedures when necessary
- Obtains and accurately documents patient vital signs and weight, takes brief history, past medical, family and social history current medications, allergies and other pertinent historical information as appropriate
- Assists with patient transfers
- Assists with procedures directly supervised by the provider
- Prepares patients for radiologic procedures and follows established clinical and regulatory procedures in regards to patient safety and care; including proper radiation protection and shielding techniques.
- Follows documentation procedures and completes required documentation related to patient visit.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- 401K plan with company contribution
- No-Cost Office Visits and generous discounts on some billable services
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
