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.

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.

• 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)). One of the following certifications is required at the time of hire: CCMA, CMA, RMA, NCMA, NRCMA.

• 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.

• Responsible for stocking supplies and maintaining 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.

• Maintain medical records and scan 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.