Medical Assistant with Limited X-Ray

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 preform 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

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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