X-Ray Medical Assistant: Clinical Care & Radiology

Norton Healthcare; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Referral Incentive

Employee Assistance Program

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

Norton Healthcare in Louisville, KY seeks a Medical Assistant/X-Ray to perform admin and clinical duties under the supervision of a physician, PA or NP, including radiology functions.

The role supports patient care across ages, documents vitals and visits in EMR, administers meds, collects samples, and coordinates with care team. Requires MA program or 1 year experience; LXMO/LXMOT or RAD/RADT with 6-month certification window.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a medical assistant program (or one year as a Medical Assistant).
• Must obtain LXMO/LXMOT or RAD/RADT within 6 months of hire.
• Must complete Norton Healthcare Medical Assistant Trainee program within 90 days of hire if never completed a medical assistant program or have less than one year of medical assistant experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs x-rays and documents according to department protocol. Forwards for over-reads if appropriate. Process for specialist when appropriate. Maintains a current radiology license.
• Verify that all lab results, diagnostic reports, and specialty reports from in-house or reference labs and other medical providers are received back on patients and given to physician for review; ensure all reports are in the electronic medical record prior to patient appointment
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the patients served in the assigned practice. These skills include: age-appropriate communication skills, safety needs, patient teaching, medication administration, physical/functional growth and development, nutritional needs and psychosocial development.
• Administers and documents medications and collects lab samples as ordered. Prepares patient for exam and procedures and assists provider as needed.
• Obtain patient history, reason for visit, measure vital signs and record information accurately in the electronic medical record.

Education

Bachelor's degree Radiologic Technology

Certified Medical Assistant

Job description

Norton Healthcare in Louisville, KY seeks a Medical Assistant/X-Ray to perform admin and clinical duties under the supervision of a physician, PA or NP, including radiology functions.

The role supports patient care across ages, documents vitals and visits in EMR, administers meds, collects samples, and coordinates with care team. Requires MA program or 1 year experience; LXMO/LXMOT or RAD/RADT with 6-month certification window.