What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant / Radiologic Technologist position at Urgent Team?
Physicians Care is looking for experienced Medical Assistant / X-ray techs to join our team at our cetners in Hoover, Alabama. Full-time and PRN opportunities are currently available.
ABOUT PHYSICIANS CARE :
Physicians Care, with 12 locations throughout Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee, is an affiliate of Urgent Team, one of the largest independent operators of urgent and family care centers in the Southeast. The Urgent Team Family of Centers provides quality and affordable family healthcare at more than 80 locations under eight brands.
Physicians Care's convenient, walk-in centers provide a range of healthcare services including treatments for injuries and illnesses, occupational health and wellness care. The centers are open seven days a week : Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.om and Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Additionally, all Physicians Care centers are Accredited Care Centers - a designation from the Urgent Care Association which recognizes the company's commitment to safety, quality, and scope of services.
JOB SUMMARY :
The Medical Assistant / X-ray Tech is responsible for providing basic clinical care to patients in alignment with their medical education. This position will perform x-ray testing including body mechanics and patient movement using knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Prepare patients for continued medical evaluation by physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners by taking a brief history, establishing vital signs, recording appropriate documentation on approved forms and recognizing the levels of acuity allowing appropriate medical intervention when necessary.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :
The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this position but are not intended to be all inclusive. Other duties may be assigned.
Promptly greets patients when entering waiting area, exam room, and laboratory or x-ray room
Consistently communicates with patients on wait times; provides direction to the next step in the treatment process
Provides solutions to patient problems and recognizes and seeks help in emergent / hazardous situations
Executes follow-up calls with a sense of urgency
Assist front desk personnel with patient check in / out procedures when necessary
Obtains and accurately documents patient vital signs and weight, takes brief history, past medical, family and social history current medications, allergies and other pertinent historical information as appropriate
Assists with patient transfers
Assists with procedures directly supervised by the provider
Prepares patients for radiologic procedures and follows established clinical and regulatory procedures in regards to patient safety and care; including proper radiation protection and shielding techniques.
Follows documentation procedures and completes required documentation related to patient visit.
WHAT'S REQUIRED?
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS Certification
Minimum 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant is preferred
Medical Assistant Certificate and ARRT certification preferred
BENEFITS INCLUDE : Competitive Salary
Medical, Dental, and Vision Options
Retirement savings plans
Paid Time Off
and MORE!
PRN BENEFITS INCLUDE :
401K plan with company contribution
No-Cost Office Visits and generous discounts on some billable services
