Medical Assistant LMR Float

Baptist Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus eligible

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Medical Assistant/LMR or RT Float to cover Louisville Urgent Care locations as a full-time team member. The role includes performing radiographic exams, assisting physicians and staff, and handling patient histories and vital signs in a fast-paced urgent care setting.

The position requires Limited Radiographer Certification or RT license in place of LMR, BCLS, and willingness to work a schedule that includes training in the Louisville area clinics.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Limited Radiographer Certification required.
• RT license may be considered in place of LMR.
• BCLS required.

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 medications

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Limited Radiographer Certification

RT license

BCLS

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Eligible for Sign-on Bonus

Sign-on bonus is reserved for new hires meeting eligibility criteria

BHMG Urgent Care Louisville Float

LMR but will accept Rad Tech - MA

The LMR or RT Float will also perform as a Medical Assistant. The float will cover Louisville area Urgent Care locations as a full-time employee. The clinics are open 8am - 8pm Monday through Friday, and 9am - 5pm Saturday and Sunday. Your schedule will include some weekends but will not exceed the full-time hours.

The Medical Assistant/ LMR or RT Float 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:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
• Limited Radiographer Certification required
• RT license may be considered in place of LMR
• BCLS required

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

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.