LMR Medical Assistant

Baptist Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health's BHMG Urgent Care in Richmond, KY seeks a Full-Time Medical Assistant with LMR experience or a new graduate. The role supports physicians and APRNs, performs selected treatments and radiographic exams, and handles vital signs, records, and patient education within a fast-paced urgent care environment.

Eligible for retention bonus for new hires meeting criteria. Active ARRT and BCLS are required, with room for growth in a healthcare team environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collect pertinent patient information to determine health needs.
• Perform radiographic exams as required with general equipment.
• Assist staff and physicians in patient care, exams, and procedures.
• Obtain and record vital signs and maintain patient flow.
• Manage charting, records, scheduling, and insurance authorizations.

Skills

MA experience

LRM/Radiologic tech

EMR documentation

Education

Medical Assistant education or experience

Graduate of Radiologic Technology or LMR

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Eligible for Retention Bonus

Bonus is reserved for new hires meeting eligibility criteria

BHMG Urgent Care

Richmond, KY

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.