Certified Medical Assistant - LMR, Medical Center North East Urgent Care, UofL Health, First shift

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 X-ray 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 X-rays 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 X-ray of specific parts of the patients’ body as requested by the physician.
• Process film and check X-ray for clarity of image; retake when necessary.
• Distribute X-ray 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 EKG’s.

·        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 non-routine 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 40-hour course or current/valid Medication Aide certification by state agency required if applicable. 
• Non-Certified 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 X-ray experience preferred. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Candidates upon hire will complete an electronic I-9 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