Certified Medical Assistant - LMR Medical Center North East Urgent Care UofL Health First shift
Certified Medical Assistant - LMR Medical Center North East Urgent Care UofL Health First shift
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Job Description
Overview
Under the direction of the health care provider responsible for the delivery of patient care that promotes the safety and wellbeing of all patients. Accurately preforms preliminary physical tests. Under close supervision responsible for operating Xray and fluoroscopic equipment that assists radiologists and/or physicians with diagnosing and/or treating disease and/or injury. Assumes the responsibilities and the performance of acts within the educational background of the Limited Scope of Practice in Radiology
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for radiologic procedures and protects patients self and other staff from radiation hazards.
- Take Xrays following established procedures for patient care and safety which involves setting up and operating radiographic equipment used in the medical diagnosis and/or treatment of patients.
- Position patients and take Xray of specific parts of the patients body as requested by the physician.
- Process film and check Xray for clarity of image; retake when necessary.
- Distribute Xray to appropriate medical staff.
- Perform general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
- Obtain and record vital signs including but not limited to blood pressure temperature pulse respiration height weight drug allergies and current medications and presenting problem.
- May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral injection topically rectal ophthalmic and/or inhalant administration.
- May perform routine tests including but not limited to EKGs.
Schedule outpatient tests and procedures at hospitals via telephone. Explain simple tests and preparation required to patient.
- Communicate with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by physician.
- Prepare clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment; keep patient exam rooms stocked clean and orderly; dispose of contaminated items according to protocol.
- Document patient plan(s) of care tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.
- Escalate nonroutine issues questions and/or concerns to the practice manager or healthcare provider(s).
- Ensure safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.
- Provide for patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights.
- Perform other duties as assigned by practice manager MA Lead or as requested by healthcare provider(s)
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) required.
- Current/valid Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification required or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) required if applicable.
- Successfully completed Medication Aide 40hour course or current/valid Medication Aide certification by state agency required if applicable.
- NonCertified Radiologic Technician (NCT) license issued by state agency or passing the Limited Scope of Practice in Radiography exam issued by ARRT in one of the following modalities required:
- Head Chest Core Spine or Extremities
- 2 years Medical Assistant experience required.
- 1 3 years Xray experience preferred.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Candidates upon hire will complete an electronic I9 verification.
- Only those candidates whose experience best meets our requirements will be contacted.
- University of Louisville Physicians is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Current UofL Physicians employees must follow the UofL Physicians Internal Transfer Policy
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