X-Ray/MA (Palatka)
About The Position
This is a full-time position where the X-Ray/MA will perform x-ray/radiology services for patients, prepare x-ray rooms and equipment, process exposures, and complete all necessary documentation. Additionally, the role involves assisting patients with basic in-take tests, assisting providers with direct patient care, collecting and recording vital signs, and explaining processes to patients. The Medical Assistant responsibilities include assisting nurses or providers with procedures, performing CLIA waived laboratory procedures, assisting in maintaining stock for examining rooms/lab, serving as a patient educator, documenting accurately in the medical record, participating in the Health Disparities Collaborative, interviewing patients, preparing patients for providers, administering medications, collecting and preparing specimens for testing, and preparing treatment rooms.
Requirements
- Current and valid x-ray license
- Current and valid medical assistant certification
Responsibilities
- Performs x-ray/radiology services for patients of the health center as requested by the provider
- Prepares x-ray room and equipment, including sterile supplies, contrast materials and catheters, for patient
- Processes exposures using film processors or computer-generated methods
- Completes all documentation including medical charts as appropriate according to the medical records system and government regulations, including sexually transmitted diseases
- Cleans and sterilizes x-ray/radiology equipment
- Responsible for a variety of tasks assisting patients and providing basic in-take tests and services; assists providers with direct patient care as directed.
- Completes medical history, encounter and other required forms in preparation for examination.
- Collects and records patient vital signs (e.g., height, weight, blood pressure).
- Sets up room with necessary equipment and supplies as appropriate for procedure.
- Explains processes to patient; provides relevant materials to patient as appropriate.
- Completes all documentation including medical charts as appropriate according to the medical records system
- Reviews EHR schedule prior to the end of the shift, to establish needs for the next day
- Reviews HEDIS reports and addresses care gaps
- Monitors attestations and coordinates completion of process
- Conducts and follows-up on lab tests.
- Explains tests and testing procedures to patients.
- Conducts tests as directed by physician.
- Assists physicians and other providers as directed and within scope of licensing
- Assists at other AH centers as needed.
- Assists nurses or providers with procedures and examination procedures as needed.
- Performs CLIA waived laboratory procedures.
- Performs specific functions in conjunction with health assessment such as vital signs, weight, height, etc.
- Assists in maintaining stock for examining rooms/lab and general maintenance of examining rooms/lab.
- Serves as a patient educator by providing information on specific health care issues.
- Documents accurately in the medical record.
- Participate in the Health Disparities Collaborative by collecting data, educating patients, and maintaining adequate documentation
- Interview patients to obtain medical information
- Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for provider.
- Prepare and administer medications as directed by the physician
- Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing
- Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physicians’ instructions to patients
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
