LMR Medical Assistant

BHS; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health's BHMG Occupational Medicine Newtown Pike is hiring a Full-Time Medical Assistant with LMR experience or as a new graduate to join their team in Lexington, KY. You will assist in clinical tasks, collect patient data, and support radiologic procedures under physician supervision.

Responsibilities include coordinating patient flow, documenting vitals and EMR data, performing radiographic exams as needed, and maintaining supplies.

Qualifications

• LMR experience and radiology exposure are required or welcomed.
• Active ARRT certification and KROC within 90 days of hire.
• Basic life support (BCLS) certification required.
• Experience with x-ray imaging, digital imaging and RIS systems.

Responsibilities

• Effectively communicates with patients to determine health changes 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 radiographic exams as required.
• Collects patient histories and coordinates with others as needed.
• Maintains patient flow through exam and treatment areas.
• Maintains supplies and equipment in exam rooms and prepares room after each patient.
• Assists physicians, ARNPs, and nurses with patient care, exams, tests and procedures.
• Accurately obtains and records vital signs and reports abnormal readings.
• Performs clerical duties including preparing patient education materials and obtaining insurance authorizations for medications.

Skills

LMR experience

New graduate welcome

Patient care

Radiologic exams

EMR documentation

Vital signs

Clerical duties

Education

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

Tools

RIS

Radiography equipment

EMR systems

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Eligible for Retention Bonus

Bonus is reserved for new hires meeting eligibility criteria

BHMG Occupational Medicine Newtown Pike

_ Full-Time Medical Assistant MUST have LMR experience or new graduate _

MUST have LMR or Radiologic Technologist with your Medical Assistant experience.

The Medical Assistant/ RT or 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.