Medical Assistant/X-Ray Tech (NCT, LMRT) – Lake Jackson

Next Level Medical; Lake Jackson (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Level Medical in Lake Jackson, TX seeks a Medical Assistant to support patient care under Physician/Provider supervision. You will greet patients, take vital signs, and prepare exam rooms.

You will assist with procedures, perform CLIA-waived tests and specimen collection, and operate in a safe, clean environment. Familiarity with EMR and DOT/non-DOT drug screens is a plus. Weekend shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Some medical experience.
• BCLS certification.
• Ability to work all shifts including day, night, and weekend hours as needed.
• Basic computer skills; including familiarity with electronic medical records.
• Detail oriented with excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, escort to room and initiate registration.
• Measure vital signs and record in chart/EMR.
• Explain procedures and prepare exam room for examination.
• Assist Physician/Medical Provider with procedures.
• Maintain clean, safe environment and sterilize instruments.
• Perform diagnostic tests (eye exams, ECG, pulse oximetry, spirometry).
• Perform CLIA-waived lab tests and collect specimens for send-out.
• Perform DOT and Non-DOT urine drug screens with chain of custody.
• Remove sutures/staples and change dressings.
• Follow safety procedures and participate in education/training.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Detail oriented

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BCLS certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

The MA is responsible for the care of patients and to achieve the goals of the facility as directed by the Physician/Medical Provider.

General Accountabilities

• Assure patient flow runs smoothly and efficiently. Greet patients in waiting area, escort patients to a room, initiate registration process.
• Measure vital signs, and record information on chart/EMR.
• Explain treatment procedures and prepare patient and exam room for examination.
• Assist the Physician/Medical Provider with procedures.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment. Clean and sterilize instruments and equipment after use. Assist in maintaining adequate level of supplies and instruments for use by the facility.
• Perform diagnostic tests including eye exams, electrocardiograph, pulse ox, peak flow and or spirometry and inhalation treatment equipment.
• Perform CLIA-waived lab tests, and collect, label and process specimens for send-out.
• Perform both DOT and Non-DOT urine drug screens, using proper chain of custody; ensure preparation for pick-up and shipment to the appropriate laboratory.
• Remove sutures/staples and change sterile and non-sterile dressings.
• Adheres to established facility safety requirements and procedures to ensure a safe working environment. Demonstrates the safe operation of equipment and machinery and follows procedures for reporting and correcting an unsafe situation.
• Demonstrates the importance of continuing education to the performance of responsibilities and growth in profession.
• Participate in Quality Improvement and Mandatory education/training programs.

Job Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Some medical experience.
• BCLS certification.
• Ability to work all shifts including day, night, and weekend hours as needed.
• Basic computer skills; including familiarity with electronic medical records.
• Detail oriented with excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Environmental And Physical Requirements

• Candidate must be able to read, write and speak English fluently, have cognitive skills for math, reading, filing and sterile technique skills.
• Communication skills to deal well with employees, patients, families and Physician/Medical Providers.
• Vision for near, mid-range, far and accommodation. Hearing for low, medium, and high pitch.
• Job requires physical ability for long-term standing, occasional sitting, crouching, kneeling, frequent walking, reaching with reaching above head and below waist.
• Job risks include exposure to blood and body fluids (high), contact with chemicals, lifting of 30 - 40 pounds, and exposure to infectious disease.