Medical Assistant with Limited X-Ray

Department:  Center Operations

Entity:  Team Members affiliated with Joint Ventures

Job Relationships

Responsible to:  Manager, Regional Operations or On-Site Manager

Assignments received from: Manager, Regional Operations, Team Leader, On Site Manager          

Positions supervised: None

Job Summary

In a collaborative manner, the Medical Assistant with X-Ray will provide support to the Medical Providers, Radiologic Technologist, and patients through a variety of tasks, including but not limited to patient care management, organization and communication.  This role is responsible for performing limited capacity x-rays for patients and reporting results to Medical Providers.

The Medical Assistant with X-Ray completes all activities accurately, with high quality and in a timely manner while living our vision and mission to become the urgent care Partner of choice by re-defining value and access to quality care through: an effortless experience, a culture of care, and seamlessly integrating with our partners and communities. This vision is achieved through our five core values of Collaboration, Innovation, Diversity and Inclusion, Integrity and Accountability.

Job Requirements

Education

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Work Experience

• Medical Assistant experience preferred
• Experience performing x-rays preferred

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required at the time of hire (obtained through the American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA).

One of the following certifications is required at the time of hire:

• CCMA- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (verified through NHA, National Healthcareer Association) 

• CMA- Certified Medical Assistant (verified through AAMA, American Association of Medical Assistant) 

• RMA- Registered Medical Assistant (verified through AMT, American Medical Technologists or AAH, American Allied Health) 

• NCMA- National Certified Medical Assistant (verified through NCCT, National Center for Competency Testing) 

• NRCMA – Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (verified through the National Association for Health Professionals) 

• Or the following certifications are excepted at the time of hire: 

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing or LPN or RN 

• EMT – Emergency Medical Technician (verified through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians) 

• CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant 

By State

• NY - N/A
• OR - State Limited X-ray Cert/OR License for each body area the individual will perform
• WA - State Registration credential
• CT - N/A
• CA - Completed X-ray tech school in applicable body areas. Must have training and authorization in digital radiology. Must obtain and maintain Limited X-ray permit.
• DE – N/A
• MD - Certificate authorizing performance of x-rays without a license is required • AR – State Limited X-ray licensure required
• MO - Completed X-ray operator instruction in the safe use of the equipment
• OK – Completed X-ray operator instruction in the safe use of the equipment
• NC – Although not required by state rules, to enter orders Limited Techs must have one of the following: (1) MA school graduation; (2) MA certification; (3) CPOE order entry certificate.
• MI – Completed X-ray operator instruction in the safe use of the equipment
• TX – Limited X-ray Certificate
• VA-Limited Radiologic Technologist License or Radiologist Assistant License. Radiology Assistants must graduate from an educational program that is accredited by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).  RAs must then pass ARRT certification examination leading to the Registered Radiologist Assistant credential.
• DC –Certified by ARRT

Core Competencies: 

• Knowledge of medical office management systems and procedures
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Social perceptiveness and service oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and patient management software
• Collaboration: Takes ownership for collectively establishing productive partnerships and relationships and seek to gain joint understanding of priorities and objectives so that the greater good of the organization and those we serve is always at the forefront.
• Innovation: Consistently uses good judgment, applying creativity to overcome obstacles and increasing effectiveness and efficiency though process and other forms of innovation.
• Diversity and Inclusion:  Fosters diversity and inclusion, to be able to better understand team members, our customers and partners.  Engages the strengths and talents of each GoHealth team member, creating an environment of involvement, respect and connection where the richness of ideas, backgrounds and perspectives are harnessed.
• Integrity: Models and practices the highest ethical and professional standards; demonstrates pride and personal interest in our patients, partners and fellow team members, deeply engaging in the business. Makes decisions, with a focus on doing the right thing; treats team members, our customers, partners and vendors with dignity, consideration, open-mindedness and respect.
• Accountability:  Always shows initiative, demonstrates a bias to action and gets things done. Actively accepts responsibility for diverse roles, obligations and actions that positively influence patient and customer outcomes, our partnerships and the healthcare needs of our communities. 

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred

• None

Essential Functions

Essential functions are those tasks, duties and responsibilities that comprise the means of accomplishing the job’s purpose and objectives. Essential functions are critical or fundamental to the performance of the job. They are the major functions for which the person in the job is held accountable. Following are the essential functions of the job.

• Responsible for limited x-ray services as needed
  • Under the direction of the clinical provider, perform x-ray services for patients by applying x-ray energy using established procedures and safety protocols to assist in diagnosis or treatment of patients in all age groups from newborn to elderly.
  • Ensure patients are positioned correctly on or in front of equipment and protected during use.

• Patient Registration
  • Conduct patient registration, which includes securing required paperwork and insurance documentation, and verification of insurance and patient eligibility.
  • Process co-pays and schedule patient appointments for assigned center.
  • Coordinate provider referrals to assigned Specialist.
  • Answer patient questions regarding their care and keep them informed of their status.

• Patient Preparation and Rooming
  • Inform technical staff of patient flow.
  • Prepare patients for examination, which includes conducting interviews to verify patient information, record medical history; confirm purpose of visit;
  • Perform preliminary physical test (blood pressure, weight, temperature, etc.) for vital signs and escalate critical cases to provider as needed.
  • Conduct point of care testing as needed (i.e., flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, HCG); and provide patient information to provider.

• Stocking
  • Responsible for stocking supplies and maintenance of exam rooms, front desk, and reception area; ensure providers have medical supplies needed.
  • Responsible for completing order sheets to maintain supply inventory levels; regularly check expiration dates on supplies.

• Administrative
  • Responsible for maintenance of medical records and scanning charts to patient files.
  • Answer phone calls, collect and sort daily incoming and outgoing postal correspondence.
  • Ensure reception is well maintained.
  • Conduct courtesy call-backs for patient follow-up.
  • Perform opening and closing duties, which includes cashing out, end-of-day communication, and securing the building.
  • Follow operating instructions to perform and document daily controls and calibration of equipment; maintain Quality Assurance/Quality Control logs for equipment troubleshoot breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance, and submit repair tickets as needed.

 All other duties as assigned.

Note:  this job description is not inclusive of all the duties of the position.  You may be asked by leaders to perform other duties.  Management reserves the right to revise this position description at any time.