Medical Assistant (Radiology)-Part Time Weekends

Mary Washington Healthcare; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated healthcare team as a Medical Assistant in Radiology, where your role is vital in ensuring patient care and support. You will be responsible for managing patient flow, obtaining vital signs, and assisting healthcare providers during examinations and procedures. This part-time position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in patients' lives while working in a collaborative environment. If you have a passion for healthcare and the necessary qualifications, we invite you to apply and become part of a compassionate team focused on excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• Certification in Medical Assisting or equivalent experience required.
• Proficiency in clinical skills like phlebotomy and injections essential.

Responsibilities

• Control patient flow and document vitals accurately.
• Assist providers with examinations and document all interventions.
• Ensure exam rooms are prepared and stocked for patient visits.

Skills

Patient Care

Phlebotomy

Basic Clinical Skills

Infection Control

Electronic Medical Records

Education

Medical Assisting Certification

Experience as a Medical Assistant

American Heart Association CPR Certification

Job description

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Medical Assistant (Radiology)-Part Time Weekends

Apply locations Fredericksburg time type Part time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R-20215

Start the day excited to make a difference…end the day knowing you did. Come join our team.

Job Summary:

The Medical Assistant controls patient flow for providers, obtains and documents patient vitals, and performs other patient care and clerical duties.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Greets and escorts patients to exam room in a timely and courteous manner.
• Reviews patient chart to ensure all reports and results required by provider are available prior to exam/treatment. Obtains reports and results as required.
• Obtains and documents patient chief complaint.
• Obtains and documents patient vitals (i.e., height, weight, BP).
• Ensures exam/procedure room is appropriately supplied and set up to accommodate encounter based upon reason for patient visit.
• Reviews patient-supplied history forms for completeness. Queries to obtain missing information within parameters established by supervising provider.
• Assists providers with examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments.
• Assists Physician with patient biopsy cases (limited to preparing patient, explaining procedure, and getting supplies).
• Starts IVs. Draws blood and/or assists in obtaining other specimens. Prepares and routes specimen(s) to laboratories; utilizing in-house services whenever appropriate; following verification of patients’ insurance.
• Documents all activities/interventions, patient/family responses, medication prescribed, etc., in the medical record.
• Communicates with patients regarding provider advice/instructions within scope of training.
• Adheres to infection control/safety guidelines, and confidentiality policies.
• Phones in prescriptions to pharmacies based upon provider’s written orders.
• Provides results and other information to patients as specifically directed by provider.
• Assists patient with the scheduling of future appointments, surgeries, and/or diagnostic testing, as necessary.
• The Medical Assistant is not authorized to interpret reports or results or independently dispense medical advice to patients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Medical Assisting Certification or three years’ experience as a Medical Assistant (eq. Army Medic, Navy Corpsman, EMT) required. A ll non-certified Medical Assistants will be required to obtain their certification within 12 months of hire.
• American Heart Association CPR certification required.
• Proficiency in basic clinical skills as required by specialty (i.e. phlebotomy, blood pressure, EKG, injections) required.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures related to infection control, environmental safety, and patient confidentiality required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ prior experience providing clinical support in a medical office setting preferred.
• Electronic Medical Records experience preferred.

As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

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