Medical Physics Assistant-1

Job Location: 90 Crittenden Blvd, Rochester, New York, 14642

About the role

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Responsibilities

• Assists providers during exams.
• Performs a variety of clinical tasks in support of patient care in out-patient clinics including a variety of technical, procedural and information systems tasks involving patient care functions affecting the comfort, care and safety of patients.
• Collects and transcribes patient data, such as history, condition, care plan, procedures, consultation, prescriptions and orders, etc., in electronic medical record following established protocol.
• Coordinates patient flow in/out of exam rooms.
• Escorts patients from the waiting area to exam areas.
• Answers patient questions and assists with clinic visits.
• Ensures clinic exam rooms are clean, orderly, and well-stocked.
• Serves as a liaison between physicians, patients, and schedulers to facilitate patient care.
• Answers telephones in a professional manner, relaying messages and following up as appropriate.
• Checks and calibrates equipment according to equipment protocol.
• Sets up and maintains sterile field as required.
• Preps instrument tray procedure.
• Sterilizes instruments and equipment following established protocol.
• Assists with patient scheduling and registration.
• Orients new staff and completes administrative duties as needed.
• May attach patients to diagnostic and medical equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Education & Experience: High School diploma or equivalent and 3 years experience in a patient care setting required; Associate's degree preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of medical terminology, procedures and computer experience preferred.

Pay

Compensation range: $19.15 - $25.85 per hour.