- Location
- Columbus, GA
- Department
- Healthcare
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
Description
The Imaging Medical Assistant supports the daily operations of the Nuclear Medicine Department by assisting technologists and ensuring efficient patient care. Key duties include preparing patients for testing, placing IV catheters and 12-lead EKGs, assisting patients on and off imaging equipment, and managing patient flow from the main lobby to staging areas. The role also involves entering demographic data into INVIA, assisting with chart preparation, maintaining supplies, and updating procedure tracking spreadsheets. The Medical Assistant works closely with front office staff to ensure timely patient appointments and communicates respectfully across departments. This role requires strong cardiac-related clinical knowledge, adaptability, and the ability to complete assignments independently and efficiently.
Responsibilities
- Assist Nuclear Technologist in daily duties including but not limited to :
- Patient preparation for test
- Placement of IV catheter
- Placement of 12 Lead EKG for needed procedures
- Assist patients on and off the camera’s as needed
- Retrieve patients from the main waiting room and places them in the appropriate staging area for testing.
- Inputs demographic information into INVIA and eClinicalWorks
- Assist nuclear department in any chart prep as needed
- Helps to maintain supplies in testing areas
- Assist with procedure tracking excel sheet as needed
- Works closely with Front Office staff to ensure that patients are received timely for their appointments
- Delivers care in accordance with the patient care plan, as well as in accordance with policies and procedures of the office.
- Communicates with other departments in the office effectively and respectfully
- Exhibits the ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the work setting
- Demonstrates cardiac related knowledge and appropriately applies knowledge to patient care
- Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Independently completes assignments in a timely manner
Requirements
Education and Qualifications
- Holds/maintains active Medical Assisting or Phlebotomist certification
- Holds/maintains active BLS Certification
- IV experience preferred
Full-Time Benefits & Perks
- Set scheduled 4-day work week
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (effective 1st of the month following 60 days)
- Company-paid Long-Term Disability (60%) and $25,000 Basic Life Insurance
- 6 Paid Holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, 4 of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, & Christmas
- PTO accrued at 3.08 hours per paycheck (80 hrs/yr)
- 401k matching program after 1 year worked
- VIP Status at both Southeastern Cardiology and Southeastern Gastroenterology
- Discounts through Uniforms of America, and the Working Advantage program.
