Medical Assistant/LMR

Baptist Healthcare System; Lawrenceburg (KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Full-time Medical Assistant with Limited Radiographer (LMR) certification for BHMG Lawrenceburg Primary Care. The MA/LMR supports staff and physicians, collects patient information, and delivers direct patient care across ages.

Responsibilities include EKGs, venipunctures, vital signs, radiographic exams, safety, and infection control, plus light clerical duties to keep the clinic running smoothly.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Limited Radiographer Certification required.
• BCLS required.
• Minimum two years of LMR and direct patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform EKGs, venipunctures, pulmonary function testing and other labs with accuracy.
• Accurately obtain vital signs and record patient data.
• Perform radiographic exams and ensure film quality.
• Maintain radiation safety per policy.
• Assist physician with exams and procedures.
• Set up rooms, equipment and maintain infection control.
• Assist with clerical tasks such as scheduling and chart updates.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Infection control

EKG support

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Limited Radiographer Certification

BCLS

Job description

Summary Job Description

Eligible for Sign-on Bonus

Bonus is reserved for new hires meeting eligibility criteria

BHMG Lawrenceburg Primary Care

Full time MA/LMR

The MA with LMR assists the staff and physician by collection of pertinent patient information needed to determine physical and psychological needs, address and identify health problems, performs selected treatments, diagnostic procedures, chest x-rays, various extremity x-rays and routine duties. The MA with LMR functions as a member of the healthcare team with responsibilities commensurate with educational preparation, training and demonstrated competencies. Direct patient care is provided to patients of all ages.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform EKG's, venipunctures, pulmonary function testing, and other lab procedures and treatments with accuracy.
• Accurately obtain vital signs and record patient data in an accurate, legal and appropriate manner.
• Performs all radiographic exams and is responsible for all film quality
• Maintains radiation safety per departmental policy
• Keeps all x-ray equipment and supplies clean, maintained and stocked.
• Application of splints, braces and wound dressings in correct manner.
• Assist physician with exams/procedures.
• Room/equipment/instrument set-up, cleaning, practice good infection control, order supplies and restock as necessary.
• Prepares maintenance requests as needed.
• Respect/promote patient rights, maintain confidentiality, and exhibit friendly/helpful behaviors.
• Respond to emergencies in appropriate manner and according to policy.
• Follow all OSHA and departmental policies; perform quality control, record data as necessary.
• All departmental/staff/operational problems reported to the appropriate supervisor in a timely manner.
• Clerical duties may include scheduling, answering phone, filing, copying, completing forms/referrals/precerts, obtaining demographic information, updating charts, assuring fee tickets reflect services perform.

Minimum Education, Training and Experience Required

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
• Limited Radiographer Certification required
• BCLS required
• Minimum two years of LMR and direct patient care experience preferred

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.