Medical Assistant - XRay Technician

Company: Resiliency LLC
Location: San Clemente
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionEssential Functions:

• MA Essential Functions:
  • Rooms patients utilizing best practice MA workflow and maintains patient flow per schedule.
  • Anticipates patient care needs and consults with provider as needed.
  • Documents patient information collected, care given and treatments provided as well as charges in a clear and concise manner in EMR.
  • Assists with patient phone messages/tasks and documents in EMR. Conducts callbacks per provider instruction, in an efficient and timely manner while maintaining proper telephone etiquette.
  • Organizes, stocks (using a PAR & Trigger system) and maintains an orderly, clean and uncluttered work area, including but not limited to exam rooms, procedure rooms and patient care areas.
  • Maintains current knowledge of SJHMG clinical policies and procedures.
  • Assists with procedures and administers medications within the MA scope of practice and per provider order.
  • Attends and actively participates in mandatory clinical /business department meetings/in-services, staff meetings and assigned committees.
  • Maintains current knowledge of medications, waste disposal and sterile techniques.
  • Maintains CPR and other appropriate certifications.
  • Responds to and participates in all medical emergencies and codes.
  • Limited X-Ray Tech Essential Functions:
    • Perform diagnostic procedures within licensure; achieving a high level of image quality in a minimal amount of time using correct anatomical markers.
    • Maintains a clean, functional work environment to include patient log maintenance, adequate supplies.
    • Gathers pertinent previous studies, films, and patient documentation to submit to Radiologist for interpretation.
    • Performs visual inspection of image for exposure factors (contrast, density, etc.) to ensure technical quality of digital image.
    • Demonstrates knowledge and the ability to utilize IDX for patient arrival and history retrieval, and Allscripts for charge entry, pt. history, and creating radiology dictation markers. Skills:
      • Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Windows.
      • High level of customer services skills with a genuine caring approach to helping people.
      • Maintain a positive attitude with changing conditions.
      • Demonstrates organizational abilities.
      • Demonstrates dependability.
      • Requires good written and verbal communications skills to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
      • Must be able to work under general supervision.
      • Must have a professional and mature demeanor.
      • Must be able to work in a fast-paced department and handle multiple tasks, work with interruptions, and deal effectively with confidential information.
      • Knowledge of anatomy and physiology to sufficiently perform and assist Radiologists in diagnosing all patients.
      • Ability to demonstrate technical proficiency in producing x-rays with the ability to recognize anatomical structures.
      • Ability to demonstrate competence in performing radiology exams according to age-appropriate protocols.
      • Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills. Minimum Position Requirements:Education:
        • H.S. Diploma or GED
        • Coursework/Training - Graduate of a State recognized vocational School or equivalent.
        • Coursework/Training - MA Diploma.
        • Coursework/Training - Certificate of completion from an accredited limited radiology program, including digital training. Experience: 2 years of Experience as a Back Office Medical Assistant/Limited X-Ray Tech in an ambulatory care facility or medical group practice.Licenses/Certifications:
          • XT X-Ray Permit in torso, extremity, chest and digital imaging OR Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT)
          • Current BLS Certification Preferred Position Qualifications:: Experience: EMR and IDX experience Security Clearance Required: NoVisa Candidate Considered: No

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