Certified Medical Assistant, Radiology

Responsibilities

Primary Job Functions :

General Responsibilities :

• Greets all patients in a professional and welcoming manner
• Assists with the completion of the assessment process of patients including but not limited to the following : height / weight, vital signs, and current medications for infoscriber.
• Administers injections, observing the Six Rights of medication administration
• Communicates effectively with the physician / CRNP regarding the patient’s physical and mental condition
• Interfaces with the multi-disciplinary team
• Reports laboratory results to the physician / CRNP
• Responds to patient phone calls in a timely and appropriate manner
• Calls in prescriptions as directed by authorized prescribers
• Updates patient medical records as needed
• Assists in arranging laboratory services
• May assist collecting and preparing laboratory specimens
• May assist instructing patients about medication and special diets
• Authorizes prescription refills as directed
• Draws blood as directed
• Provides emergency care as needed (CPR, MindSet, etc.), according to the AltaPointePolicy & Procedures
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situation
• Effectively demonstrates the application of MA competencies
• Ensures all releases are obtained and scanned into P.O.S. timely and accurately.
• Makes copies, faxes documents and performs other related clerical duties as needed.
• Prepare patients for radiologic procedures. Escort patients to dressing and x-ray rooms, provide verbal and / or written instructions and assist patients in positioning body parts to be radiographed. Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure patient care, safety and comfort during scan.
• Operate radiologic equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes. Position radiologic equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance according to specification of examination. Take x-rays following established radiologic requirements and regulations to ensure patient care and safety.
• Process radiologic film.
• Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to ensure safety of patients and team members.
• Ensure radiologic equipment remains in working order. Report equipment malfunctions to Practice Manager or supervisor. Perform related administrative duties including completing necessary forms, labeling films and film envelopes and maintaining procedure logs.
• Retrieve radiologic orders from and input related data into the electronic medical record. dd. Maintain adequate radiologic supplies.
• Adheres to their credential’s professional code of ethics and to all 5 Star Customer Service Guidelines when dealing with Leadership, Practice Manager, CRNP / Physician, Team Leader, co-workers and patients

Additional job duties depending on location may be as follows :

Supervision and Consultation :

Clinical Record Keeping :

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :