Pay: $20.62 - $34.79 per hour

Position(s) available at:

• Puyallup Imaging Center - 222 15th Ave SE

Job Summary:

The Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for providing support to technologists and other clinical site staff as needed and displays a high level of customer service skills, multi-tasking skills, and is a strong team player. The Medical Assistant (MA) demonstrates significant familiarity with standard concepts, practices and procedures within an imaging center including but not limited to interviewing patients, measuring and recording information in patient charts, and preparing and maintaining examination and treatment areas. This position relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job as established by practice medical and administrative leadership. The MA works under immediate supervision and assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the Site Operations Supervisor and other clinical leadership.

Essential Job Functions:

All Roles

• Undergo Peripheral IV Access and De-Access competency training and skills sign-off
• Check work email daily.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Diagnostic Radiology Positions

• Proactively seek opportunities to assist technologists, within scope of practice, with the following patient-oriented tasks:
  • Prepare patient for examination using AIDET, including properly identifying patients, escorting patients through the clinic, explain gowning and patient safety measures.
  • Telephone and in-person screening, limited to intake and gathering of information without requiring exercise of judgement.
  • Assist patient in the exam room, including patients with mobility limitations
  • Take patient vital signs
  • Obtain a history from the patient pertinent to the exam being done
  • Provides patients with after exam instructions and expectations
  • Complete modality safety screening form with the patient
  • Start IVs using established procedures
  • When necessary, obtain labs pertinent to the exam being done
  • Place EKG leads as needed for certain exams
  • Assist with setting up coils and phantom equipment
  • Observe patient signs and symptoms
  • Properly prepare pathology samples for lab processing
  • Set-up exam room and sanitize exam room, including restocking linens and supplies
• Proactively seek opportunities to assist technologists and administrative staff, within scope of practice, with the following administrative-oriented tasks:
  • Access and utilize Medinformatix (RIS) to:
    • Monitor appointment lists
    • Perform patient check-in and scheduling as needed
    • Assist registration specialists as needed
  • Access and utilize PACS system as needed
  • Obtain chart notes and prior exam results pertinent to the studies being done on patients falling under proper criteria
  • Maintain and record medication records
  • Following up on test results as directed by a health care practitioner.
  • Upload CD images and burn CDs
  • Provide accurate information to key customers.
• Handle routine office administrative procedures including word processing, sorting and reviewing referrals, faxing and keeping workstations/patient areas clean and organized.
• Have general knowledge or radiology procedures including: X-Ray, Bone Densitometry, CT, Mammography, MRI, PET/CT, and Interventional Radiology.

Qualifications:

Education/Work Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year clinical and/or office experience preferred.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant course accredited by the American Association of Medical Assistants or the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA)

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• Medical Assistant – Certified in WA state
• HIV/AIDS course completion
• Current BLS certification

Job Knowledge/Skills

• High proficiency in the use of computers and information systems such as Radiology Information (RIS) and Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS).
• Have general knowledge of radiology procedures including: X-Ray, Bone Densitometry, Mammography, CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, and Interventional Radiology.
• Compliance with the TRA Medical Imaging incident reporting policy and procedures
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and carry out instructions effectively
• Ability to demonstrate effective customer service skills
• Have effective oral and written skills, communicating professionally with other employees, medical facilities, patients, and customers

Physical Requirements

Work is classified as moderate in physical requirements. Must be able to assist in supporting patients of varying weight. Ability to stand, walk or sit for extended periods of time. Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction. Also requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment as necessary.

Mental Requirements

Work requires high attention to detail and the ability to handle mentally stressful situations. The ability to maintain high level of sensitivity towards confidential information is also required.

Working/Environmental Conditions

Work environment consists of normal office or administrative working conditions. There may be exposure to communicable diseases. There will be limited exposure to ionizing radiation.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.