What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Community Care Partners?
Under general supervision, the Medical Assistant – NCT or Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist (LMRT) is responsible for providing patient care services, determining medical conditions, and preparing patients for examination and treatment under the direction of the Provider. The MA-NCT or Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist prepares for and performs standard x-ray examinations, while using proper technique and positioning per provider orders. The team member will be responsible for preparing patients for exams, updating medical records, utilizing x-ray equipment, and notifying the imaging supervisor of any equipment issues. Additional back-office duties as assigned.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Prepare patients for examination, records vital signs and history, and provides treatment as applicable
Prepares exam/treatment rooms; select, setup, sterilize, and maintain medical supplies and equipment for procedures
Prepare and administer injections, change dressings, and facilitate wound management under providers orders
Collect blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens through routine in-house testing procedures, and analyze and prepare for testing, log results, and perform lab call-backs
Document basic patient care and procedures, utilizing appropriate forms and electronic medical records
Schedule patients for tests, initial, and follow-up appointments if applicable in care setting
Instructs patients and family regarding treatment and medication instructions
Collaborate, take direction, and initiate actions that will allow the assumption of cross-functional team actions to ensure seamless patient care
Phlebotomy
Perform opening/closing clinic duties and patient call backs
Follow prescribed safety standards in operating all required radiologic equipment
Experience with positioning patients and x-ray equipment to achieve desired diagnostic image
Knowledge and experience with appropriate shielding protocols
Select length and intensity of radiation exposure on individual patient basis or to specification of examination
Use of CR and DR systems
Examine images for properties such as density, contrast, definition, magnification, and distortion
Send and store images
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements and Qualifications:
Education: Graduate of an accredited Limited Radiologic Technology Program required or NCT Program
Certification/License: Current state Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist (LMRT) or Non-Certified Technician with Spine, Extremities, and Chest Modules licensure required. Current BLS for Healthcare Providers required.
Experience: Prior Medical Assistant, NC-T or Limited Radiologic Technologist experience preferred
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