Limited Medical Radiology Medical Assistant

Baptist Health; Radcliff (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Job summary

Baptist Health invites applications for a Medical Assistant / LMR professional who can support radiology duties and patient care. The role blends radiologic imaging with medical assistant tasks under physician supervision, requiring ARRT and BCLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Candidates should have Medical Assistant training or experience and be comfortable using EMR systems while assisting with patient education and navigation of insurance authorizations.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant education or experience required.
• Radiologic Technology or LMR certification preferred.
• Active ARRT and KROC within 90 days of hire.
• BCLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Communicate health changes and medications with patients and document in EMR.
• Maintain department cleanliness and order.
• Record and chart information for individual cases.
• Perform radiographic exams as required with standard equipment.
• Coordinate patient histories and communicate with team as needed.
• Ensure smooth patient flow through exam and treatment areas.
• Prepare exam rooms and restock supplies.
• Assist physicians and nurses with patient care and procedures.
• Record vital signs accurately and report abnormalities.
• Handle clerical duties including scheduling and insurance authorizations.

Skills

Medical Assistant duties

EMR documentation

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Education

Medical Assistant education or experience

Graduate of Radiologic Technology or LMR

Active ARRT and KROC within 90 days

BCLS certified

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Eligible for Retention Bonus

Bonus is reserved for new hires meeting eligibility criteria

BHMG Urgent Care Vine Grove

MUST have LMR or Radiologic Technologist with your Medical Assistant experience. Will accept a Rad Tech

The Medical Assistant/ LMR assists the staff and physicians by collecting pertinent patient information needed to determine physical and psychological needs, address and identify health problems. They perform selected treatments, procedures and routine duties under the supervision of physicians and the Practice Manager/Practice Coordinator. Performs radiographic exams as required with general equipment. They function as a member of the healthcare team with responsibilities commensurate with training and demonstrated competencies.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Effectively communicates with patients to determine changes in health status since last visit, including medications, and records in EMR.
• Assists in maintaining cleanliness and order in department.
• Responsible for all records and charting of information related to individual cases.
• Performs all radiographic exams as required.
• Collects patient histories and other related information, coordinating and communicating with others as needed.
• Maintains appropriate and efficient patient flow through exam and treatment areas.
• Maintains adequate supplies and equipment in exam rooms and other areas as assigned and prepares room after each patient.
• Assists physicians, ARNPs, and nurses with patient care, exams, tests, and procedures as designated.
• Accurately obtains and records vital signs, reporting abnormal readings as appropriate.
• Performs clerical duties as assigned including assembling information for patient education, assisting patients with nutrition and toileting as needed, scheduling, and obtaining insurance authorizations for medication

Minimum Education, Training and Experience Required:

• Medical Assistant education or experience
• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology or LMR
• Active ARRT and KROC within 90 days of hire
• BCLS certified

Radiologic Technology, x-ray imaging, digital imaging, RIS, Radiology Information System, Radiographic Procedures

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.