Medical Assistant with Limited X-Ray - South St. Louis

Job Summary

In a collaborative manner, the Medical Assistant with X-Ray will provide support to the Medical Providers, Radiologic Technologist, and patients through a variety of tasks, including but not limited to patient care management, organization and communication. This role is responsible for performing limited capacity x-rays for patients and reporting results to Medical Providers. The Medical Assistant with X-Ray completes all activities accurately, with high quality and in a timely manner while living our vision and mission to become the urgent care Partner of choice by re-defining value and access to quality care through: an effortless experience, a culture of care, and seamlessly integrating with our partners and communities.

Job Requirements

• Education: Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program preferred
  High school diploma or equivalent required

• Work Experience: Medical Assistant experience preferred
  Experience performing x-rays preferred

• Required Licenses/Certifications: Limited X-Ray Certification (LLRT or LMRT)
  Basic Life Support (BLS) required at the time of hire (obtained through the American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA))

• Core Competencies: Knowledge of medical office management systems and procedures
  Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
  Social perceptiveness and service oriented
  Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  Strong organizational and planning skills
  Proficiency in MS Office and patient management software

• Additional Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: Preferred none

Essential Functions

• Responsible for limited x-ray services as needed

• Under the direction of the clinical provider, perform x-ray services for patients by applying x-ray energy using established procedures and safety protocols to assist in diagnosis or treatment of patients in all age groups from newborn to elderly.

• Ensure patients are positioned correctly on or in front of equipment and protected during use.

• Patient Registration: Conduct patient registration, which includes securing required paperwork and insurance documentation, and verification of insurance and patient eligibility.
  Process co-pays and schedule patient appointments for assigned center.
  Cook up provider referrals to assigned Specialist.

• Patient Preparation and Rooming: Inform technical staff of patient flow.
  Prepare patients for examination, which includes conducting interviews to verify patient information, record medical history; confirm purpose of visit;
  Perform preliminary physical test (blood pressure, weight, temperature, etc.) for vital signs and escalate critical cases to provider as needed.
  Conduct point of care testing as needed (i.e., flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, HCG); and provide patient information to provider.

• Stocking: Responsible for stocking supplies and maintenance of exam rooms, front desk, and reception area; ensure providers have medical supplies needed.
  Responsible for completing order sheets to maintain supply inventory levels; regularly check expiration dates on supplies.

• Administrative: Responsible for maintenance of medical records and scanning charts to patient files.
  Answer phone calls, collect and sort daily incoming and outgoing postal correspondence.
  Ensure reception is well maintained.
  Conduct courtesy call-backs for patient follow-up.
  Perform opening and closing duties, which includes cashing out, end-of-day communication, and securing the building.

• Follow operating instructions to perform and document daily controls and calibration of equipment;
  Maintain Quality Assurance/Quality Control logs for equipment troubleshoot breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance, and submit repair tickets as needed.