Medical Assistant - Rotating Shifts w/Shift Differential

RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF TALLAHASSEE; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Radiology Associates of Tallahassee is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our premier imaging center in Tallahassee. This full-time, benefits-eligible role focuses on assisting in patient care duties related to MRI and physician demands.

Responsibilities include preparing MRI patients, following safety instructions, dressing patients, assisting inpatients with MRI studies, aiding escorts and technologists with patient movement, and maintaining orderly MRI rooms and storage areas.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of health care field.
• Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare MRI patients for examinations.
• Read patient notes and follow safety screening instructions.
• Forward questions about procedures to appropriate personnel.
• Dress patients appropriately for MRI procedures.
• Prepare and assist inpatients for MRI studies and complete their paperwork.
• Assist patient escorts with inpatient care.
• Assist technologists with moving patients and other patient care duties.
• Stock and organize MRI rooms, holding areas, storerooms, etc.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor

Skills

Patient care

Professional image

Interpersonal skills

Compassion

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Description

With over 60 years of service to the community as the premier imaging center in Tallahassee, we continue to grow and thrive. We are seeking a Medical Assistant to join our growing team. This is a full time, benefits-eligible position.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Responsible for assisting in patient care duties as related to MR and physician demands.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Preparation of MRI patients for their respective examinations.
• Reads patient notes and follows patient safety screening instructions.
• Forwards the patient to appropriate personnel concerning questions about procedures.
• Dressing of patient appropriately for their MRI procedures.
• Preparation and assistance of all hospital inpatients for their MRI studies and assisting them with the completion of their paperwork if necessary.
• Assist patient escorts (nurses, sitters) with care of hospital inpatients.
• Assist technologists with moving and lifting of patients, assisting patients to the restroom, and any other patient care duties as needed.
• Stocking and organization of all work area, to include all MRI scan rooms, patient holding areas, storerooms, et cetera.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor

Requirements

EDUCATION:

High school degree or equivalent.

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of health care field.

SKILLS:

1. Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures.
2. Ability to project a pleasant and professional image.
3. Ability to use tact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions.
4. Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring in dealing with others.

Radiology Associates of Tallahassee is an EOE and drug and smoke free workplace