Medical Assistant with Limited X-Ray

Medical Assistant

Semmes Murphey Clinic's mission is to deliver the best care for people suffering from neurological illness while advancing the field of neuroscience.

Our Arlington, TN office is looking for a full-time medical assistant who has their limited X-Ray certification. In this role, you will assist the physicians and nurses during the examination and treatment of patients. You will also perform limited diagnostic x-rays. This role is Monday to Friday and the clinic is closed on weekends and holidays.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares rooms, equipment and supplies for examination of patients; cleans and sterilizes instruments
• Interviews patients, measures vital signs (pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight and height), and records information in patient chart; reports abnormal values to nurse and/or provider
• Perform diagnostic X-ray imaging across the full scope of your Tennessee Limited X-Ray Machine Operator (LXMO) certification, including provider-ordered imaging of the chest, extremities, head, neck, and other studies permitted under Tennessee regulations
• Prepare and position patients appropriately for radiographic imaging
• Performs staple and suture removal and wound care using aseptic technique
• Gives injections or treatments and performs routine laboratory tests
• Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of patient, and provides compassionate care

Requirements

Minimum

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Completion of Medical Assistant Program
• Current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) designation
• Active Tennessee Limited X-Ray Machine Operator Certification
• BLS certification

Preferred

• One (1) year experience in an outpatient/clinic environment
• One (1) year experience producing diagnostic X-ray imaging

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word), electronic medical records (EMR) and other software
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to write clearly and informatively while editing work for spelling and grammar errors; communicates effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians and coworkers
• Ability to manage difficult or emotional patient situations with empathy, speaking clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations
• Can provide excellent customer service with a high level of confidentiality and discretion
• Can balance team and individual responsibilities and contribute to building a positive team spirit
• Ability to manage and complete various responsibilities in a timely manner within a fast paced environment
• Strong organization skills with attention to detail
• Adaptable to changes in the work environment, dealing with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events
• Possesses understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form; able to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situation
• Ability for same-day local/regional travel to assigned clinic locations as required by the role.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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