Certified Medical AssistantLMR, Taylorsville Urgent Care, UofL Health, Days

Primary Location :

Taylorsville Urgent Care Plus - ULP - CMG

Address :

• 847 Taylorsville Rd Taylorsville KY 40071

Shift :

Rotating (United States of America)

Job Description Summary :

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals four medical centers nearly 200 physician practice locations more than 700 providers the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center.

With more than 12000 team membersphysicians surgeons nurses pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionalsUofL Health is focused on one mission : delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.

Job Description :

A non-exempt position responsible for performing a variety of duties in the medical practice including : medical assisting and X-ray. Responsible for operating radiographic equipment to make radiographs of designated portions of the body under the direct order of a physician and in accordance with radiation safety procedures. Graduate of an accredited School of Radiologic Technology and registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or registry-eligible required. CPR Certification and previous healthcare experience preferred. Must be certified by the state of Kentucky.

Essential Functions :

Greets patient confirms image to be taken and explains X-Ray to patient. Takes X-Ray exposures of patient following protocol for position of body intensity of radiation and time of exposure. Processes film and inspects images to determine that images meet the requirements of the radiologist. Maintains equipment and examination room stores film and keeps inventory of related supplies. Prepares patient information files showing patients name date of x-ray and type of exam done.

Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned that may include : checking schedules and organizing patient flow accompanying patients to exam / procedure room assisting patients as needed with walking transfers dressing collecting specimens preparing for exams collecting patient history performing screenings per provider guidelines assisting physicians with various procedures charting relaying instructions to patients / families answering calls and providing pertinent information.

Fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned that may include : setting up instruments and equipment according to department protocols cleaning exam / procedure rooms instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control cleaning sterilizer according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records ordering sorting storing supplies and restocking exam / procedure rooms.

Fulfills clinical medical assisting responsibilities which vary according to state law which may include medical / surgical asepsis sterilization instrument wrapping and autoclaving checking vital signs physical examination preparations drug administration through various routes including injections prescription verifications with physicians orders minor surgery assists including surgical tray set-up pre / post-surgical care applying dressings suture removal biohazard waste disposal and monitoring laboratory procedures in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration(OSHA) guidelines quality control methods CLIA waived testing capillary punctures and venipunctures; specimen handling such as urine throat vaginal stool and sputum; electrocardiography including mounting emergency triage and first aid.

Other duties as assigned

Shift Requirements :

Shift Length (in hours) :

# Shifts / Week :

Overtime Required :

Infrequently Sometimes Often n / a (exempt position)

Additional Job Description :

Education :

High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED)

Medical assistant diploma from accredited vocational institution or community college course in medical assisting.

Associate degree in Radiological Technology from accredited x-ray technical program

Experience :

Minimum one year of working in a medical facility as a medical assistant / lmr (preffered)

Licensure :

No

Certification :

BLS certification

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1