Assistant-Certified Medical-Lim Xray

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Memphis seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to perform clinical and administrative duties in an ambulatory care setting. This role involves assisting physicians, taking vital signs, managing patient flow, and performing limited X-ray procedures. Candidates must have a high school diploma, and knowledge of medical terminology, and be certified within six months of hire. Experience in a clinical setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in a clinical setting, preferably in an ambulatory care environment.
• Minimum of one year experience preferred.
• Approved nursing or medical assistant course or obtain within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Greeting and preparing patients for examinations.
• Taking vital signs and recording patient history.
• Assisting with procedures, such as injections and wound care.
• Administering medications as directed by the physician.
• Maintaining a clean and organized exam room.
• Scheduling appointments and managing patient flow.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Understanding of HIPAA regulations

Infection control procedures

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

X-ray equipment

Job description

Overview

A Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) with a limited X-ray license in an ambulatory care setting typically combines clinical and administrative duties related to patient care, including performing X-rays within their scope of practice. This role involves assisting physicians with procedures, taking vital signs, preparing patients for exams, and managing patient flow, along with performing limited X-ray procedures.

Responsibilities

• Greeting and preparing patients for examinations.
• Taking vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure).
• Recording patient history and updating medical records.
• Assisting with procedures, such as injections, wound care, and specimen collection.
• Administering medications as directed by the physician.
• Providing patient education and instructions.
• Maintaining a clean and organized exam room.
• Operating X-ray equipment and positioning patients for procedures.
• Ensuring proper radiation safety protocols are followed.
• Developing and maintaining X-ray films.
• Maintaining and troubleshooting X-ray equipment.
• Scheduling appointments and managing patient flow.
• Maintaining patient records and ensuring proper documentation.
• Preparing and maintaining medical supplies and equipment.
• Answering phones and handling patient inquiries.

Experience

Minimum required: Experience in a clinical setting, preferably in an ambulatory care environment.

Preferred / desired: Minimum of one year experience.

Education

Minimum required: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Training

Minimum required: Approved nursing or medical assistant course or obtain within 6 months of hire date.

Special Skills

Knowledge of medical terminology, HIPAA regulations, and infection control procedures.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Licensure

Minimum required: Certified by a National Certification Board or obtain within 6 months of hire date.

American Heart Association Basic Life Support ONLY.

Limited X-ray license or certification (e.g., Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist - LMRT).