Medical Assistant - XRT

Exer Medical Corporation; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 91,693,000 - 100,289,000; Full time

Job summary

Exer Medical Corporation is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians in Glendale, CA. The role involves assisting in examinations, taking vital signs, and preparing treatment rooms for patient care.

The successful candidate will have a current limited X-Ray permit, CPT I certification, and hands-on experience with EKGs, injections, and phlebotomy. This is a full-time position based in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Current limited X-Ray permit (expanded scope ideal) required.
• CPT I certification required.
• Experience performing EKGs, blood draws, vital signs and IM injections.
• Ability to work well under pressure and be quick on your feet.
• Neat and professional appearance.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Vocational certificate in Medical Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and record vital signs.
• Prepare treatment rooms for examination.
• Drape patients and position instruments.
• Hand instruments and materials to doctor as directed.
• Sterilize instruments and manage supplies.
• Operate x-ray, EKG, and routine diagnostic equipment.
• Administer injections and routine lab tests.
• Enter data into computer to maintain records.

Skills

X-ray

EKG

Vital signs

Injections

Communication

Professional appearance

Teamwork

Education

Current limited X-Ray permit

CPT I certification

Vocational certificate in Medical Assistant

Job description

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Medical Assistant - XRT

Full Time Medical Glendale, Glendale, CA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 4254

Salary Range: $32.00 To $35.00 Hourly

Reports to: Center Manager

Summary

The X-Ray Technician/MA will be responsible for assisting in examination and treatment of patients under direction of the Physician.

Exer Core Responsibilities

• Has a contagious and positive work ethic, inspires others, and models the behaviors of Genuine, Caring, and Friendly.
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication that is clear, well-organized, and demonstrates an understanding of audience needs.
• Through genuine and positive communication, makes each customer feel informed, understood, and special.
• An effective team player who contributes valuable ideas and feedback and can be counted on to meet commitments.
• Is able to keep up in the Exer environment by facing tasks and challenges with energy and passion.
• Pursues activities with focus and drive, defines work in terms of success, and can be counted on to complete goals.
• Adherence to standards of business conduct and compliance.

Major Responsibilities

• Interviews patients, measures vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height, and records information on patients' charts.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
• Drapes patients with covering and positions instruments and equipment.
• Hands instruments and materials to doctor as directed.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
• Inventories and orders medical supplies and materials.
• Operates x-ray, electrocardiograph (EKG), and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic test or calls medical facility or department to schedule patients for tests.
• Gives injections or treatments, and performs routine laboratory tests.
• Keys data into computer to maintain office and patient records.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Qualifications

• Current limited X-Ray permit issued by the California Department of Public Health (expanded scope is ideal- to include digital radiography, chest, extremities, and torso-skeletal) is required
• CPT I certification
• Experience performing EKGs, blood draws, vital signs and IM injections.
• Ability to work well under pressure and be quick on your feet
• Neat and professional appearance
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Vocational certificate in Medical Assistant

Working Conditions

Center-Based. Requires working in a clinical setting. The noise level is moderate and there is a potential for exposure to infectious diseases and blood-borne pathogens. The ability to stand and sit for hours at a time, (with some bending and stooping), ability to use manual dexterity in relation to clinical requirements, and ability to lift 50 lbs.

Travel – up to 5%