Medical Assistant LMR Float

Summary

Job Description:

The MA with LMR assists the staff and physician by collection of pertinent patient information needed to determine physical and psychological needs address and identify health problems performs selected treatments diagnostic procedures chest x-rays various extremity x-rays and routine duties. The MA with LMR functions as a member of the healthcare team with responsibilities commensurate with educational preparation training and demonstrated competencies. Direct patient care is provided to patients of all ages.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Effectively communicates with patients to determine changes in health status since last visit including medications and records in EMR.
• Assists in maintaining cleanliness and order in department.
• Responsible for all records and charting of information related to individual cases.
• Performs all radiographic exams as required.
• Collects patient histories and other related information coordinating and communicating with others as needed.
• Maintains appropriate and efficient patient flow through exam and treatment areas.
• Maintains adequate supplies and equipment in exam rooms and other areas as assigned and prepares room after each patient.
• Assists physicians ARNPs and nurses with patient care exams tests and procedures as designated.
• Accurately obtains and records vital signs reporting abnormal readings as appropriate.
• Performs clerical duties as assigned including assembling information for patient education assisting patients with nutrition and toileting as needed scheduling and obtaining insurance authorizations for medication

Minimum Education Training and Experience Required:

• Medical Assistant education or experience
• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology or LMR
• Limited X-Ray Machine Operator (LXMO)- Kentucky Board of Meical Imaging and Radiologic Therapy
• Active ARRT and KROC within 90 days of hire
• BCLS certified

Radiologic Technology x-ray imaging digital imaging RIS Radiology Information System Radiographic Procedures

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Education