Medical Assistant/X-Ray Tech

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate positive interpersonal relations in dealing with fellow employees, patients, and providers so that productivity and positive employee relations are maximized.
• Complete patient care assignments based on severity of illness, scope of professional practice and individual strengths and weaknesses.
• Provide patient education regarding their condition. Facilitate a professional, personable and efficient atmosphere for the clinic.
• Facilitate efficient flow of patients through the clinic. Serve as a critical link between the providers and patients by managing patient phone calls and communicating results of testing, surgery schedules, procedures, etc.
• Obtain vital signs, nursing history and physical assessment.
• Collaborate with primary care providers in the treatment and well-being of all patients.
• Maintain neat and clean patient exam rooms and work areas; follows infection control policies Document patient care, procedures and patient assessments in the medical record and other clinic records. Obtain pre-certifications when necessary and procedures in cleaning equipment and all areas of the clinic.
• Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement activities.
• Under direction of provider(s), assist with patient care, assessment and procedures. Care for the actual and potential healthcare problems related to musculoskeletal injuries and conditions.
• If site applicable- Maintain orderly sample drug supply room and ensure appropriate documentation is maintained on dispensing of sample drugs.
• Maintain strict patient confidentiality in accordance with clinic policy.
• Other duties as required and assigned by the Providers or Operations Team. These may, on occasion, be unrelated to the position described here.
• Work as a team with other members of the clinic to ensure the highest quality of care at all times.
• Review lab results and process information to appropriate provider.

Job Requirements

• EDUCATION: High School Diploma required. Must be a Graduate of an Accredited School of Radiology and be a certified LST or ARRT registered tech in the corresponding state. Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant certification preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

• EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 2 years experience assisting with clinical duties. Orthopedic experience preferred, med/surg experience also accepted. At least 2 years experience in physician clinic setting preferred.

SPECIFIC SKILLS:

Intermediate computer skills required. Must have ability to appropriately handle confidential information. Must be knowledgeable in orthopedic/general surgery practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations and guidelines governing a clinic setting. Must have excellent professional verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of hazardous materials used in the clinic required. Knowledge of effective body mechanics to prevent injury required. Must have ability to work in new situations, grasp new ideas and adapt to new procedures. Must have ability to evaluate available data and come to sound conclusions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

PHYSICAL / ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, employee will stand and walk for long periods of time. Requires full range of body motion, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Will be required to frequently life/carry patients and/or items weighing 50 lbs. or more. Will be required to stoop, kneel, and bend.