Certified Medical Assistant (LMRT OR NCRT) - G&A Partners

Summary

As a Clinical Medical Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing and coordinating orthopedic patient care which includes performing routine office procedures, testing, participating in patient teaching, communicating effectively with others, and assisting the physician/mid-level provider in the delivery of patient care. Non-certified Radiology Technician duties will consist of utilizing equipment which produces ionizing radiation to obtain radiographs for diagnostic purposes according to policies, procedures, and protocols. Under the direct supervision of the Lead Certified Medical Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to rooms in a professional and appropriate manner. (wheelchair, stretcher)
• Works with Physician/ Mid-Level providers to document appropriate, accurately on all patients’ medical records by obtaining patient’s history of present illness, vital signs and complies with MIPS when entering data into EHR.
• Completes orders for treatment prescribed by the physician ex: prescriptions, occupational/ physical therapy, work notes, lab requisition, tests, and surgery orders.
• Prioritizes work and anticipates the needs of physicians by gathering related records, reports, correspondence, or other specific information prior to the patient visit.
• Uses safe injection practices by labeling, dating medication vials, labeling syringes, confirming laterality with the patient, and discarding biohazardous materials in appropriate receptacles.
• Perform timely and quality radiology procedures for subsequent evaluation and treatment by physician.
• Perform quality control checks/audits on radiologic equipment.
• Escort patients to exam room and pull up images for physician.
• Use radiation safety and protection devices to ensure safety of patients and team members.
• Download images to Efferent. Send images to patients when requested ex: CD, email, or QR code
• Maintain a clean and sterile work environment.
• Performs hand hygiene before, during and after interactions with patients.
• Answers patient phone call and explicitly follows physicians’ orders or practice protocols for completion/documentation in patient electronic health record.
• Manages and schedules appointments.
• Completes daily room stocking, disinfection and removal of sharps and biohazardous containers.
• Stay up to date on medical terminology and procedures.
• Adhere to all HIPAA regulations.
• Work effectively as part of a team.

Qualifications

Experience Requirement and License Requirement*:

• Minimum of three years medical office experience, preferred orthopedic experience.
• Medical Assistant Certification preferred
• Venipuncture 1 year (preferred)
• Minimum 1-year NCRT (non-certified radiologic technician) experience

*State of Texas Non-certified Radiologic Technician (NCRT) may also work under physician licensure and in conjunction with Licensed X-Ray Technologist in limited capacity however will follow job duties as outlined.

Education:

• High school or equivalent
• Medical Assistant Certification
• NCRT Certification

Skills

• Basic knowledge medical terminology
• Experience in a healthcare and customer service role
• Strong communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to consistently meet goals and deadlines
• Acute attention to detail
• High quality standards
• Radiology skills (preferred)

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

G&A Partners as an Equal Opportunity Employer considers all applicants and prohibits discrimination of any type on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Our management team is dedicated to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment based on any of these characteristics. We are committed to this policy and achieving a diverse workforce with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.