Assistant-Certified Medical-Lim Xray
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Job Location:
Memphis, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary
A Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) with a limited X-ray license in an ambulatory care setting typically combines clinical and administrative duties related to patient care including performing X-rays within their scope of practice. This role involves assisting physicians with procedures taking vital signs preparing patients for exams and managing patient flow along with performing limited X-ray procedures.
Job Responsibilities
- Greeting and preparing patients for examinations.
- Taking vital signs (temperature pulse respiration blood pressure).
- Recording patient history and updating medical records.
- Assisting with procedures such as injections wound care and specimen collection.
- Administering medications as directed by the physician.
- Providing patient education and instructions.
- Maintaining a clean and organized exam room.
- Operating X-ray equipment and positioning patients for procedures.
- Ensuring proper radiation safety protocols are followed.
- Developing and maintaining X-ray films.
- Maintaining and troubleshooting X-ray equipment.
- Scheduling appointments and managing patient flow.
- Maintaining patient records and ensuring proper documentation.
- Preparing and maintaining medical supplies and equipment.
- Answering phones and handling patient inquiries.
Experience
Minimum Required
Experience in a clinical setting preferably in an ambulatory care environment
Preferred/Desired
Minimum of one year experience.
Education
Minimum Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
Training
Minimum Required
Approved nursing or medical assistant course or obtain withing 6 months of hire date.
Special Skills
Minimum Required
Knowledge of medical terminology HIPPA regulations and infection control procedures
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Licensure
Minimum Required
Certified by a National Certification Board or obtain withing 6 months of hire date. |
American Heart Association Basic Life Support ONLY
Limited X-ray license or certification (e.g. Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist- LMRT)
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Clinical Laboratory Experience
- Athenahealth
- Algebra
- eClinicalWorks
- Primary Care Experience
- Phlebotomy
- Medical office experience
- Vital Signs Experience
- Experience Administering Injections
- Medical Terminology
- Medication Administration
About Company
Baptist Memorial Hospitals provide compassionate, close-to-home care for patients in the Mid-South. Learn about our medical clinics and health care services.
