Diagnostic Technologist/Medical Assistant-Urgent Care Stafford Lakes-Full Time

Diagnostic Technologist/Medical Assistant-Urgent Care Stafford Lakes-Full Time page is loaded## Diagnostic Technologist/Medical Assistant-Urgent Care Stafford Lakes-Full Timelocations: 10 Stafford Lakes Pwky Ste 102time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-24412**Start the day excited to make a difference...end the day knowing you did. Come join our team.**Job Summary: The position is responsible for registering, collecting payments, rooming, assisting the provider with care and treatment, discharging, and following-up with patients. The role accompanies patients and guests through the entire experience to maximize clinical excellence, reduce treatment times, and maximize the patient experience; before, during, and after the patient visit. The position is responsible for assisting the provider with front office and back office duties in the outpatient management of patients on a rotating basis. Acting as the patient advocate, the role has continuous contact with providers, patients, patient families/significant others, community agencies, and patient care staff and management.**Essential Functions & Responsibilities:*** Welcomes patients and guests to the Urgent Care facility, inquires the purpose and nature of the visit.* Collects identification and payor related documentation, conducts patient registration, and performs point of service collection.* Measures and collects patient data including temperature, pulse, oxygen saturation, respirations, blood pressure, height, weight, and, in indicated pediatric patients, length and head circumference.* Conducts hearing and vision screenings. Communicates the data and results to the patient.* Documents all data accurately into the patient medical record.* Collects and documents, in the patient medical record, patient reason for visit and chief complaint, allergies, health history, and current medications for review by provider.* Completes, when appropriate, standard operating procedures (convenience and clinical) to optimize patient comfort and throughput.* Prepares patients for radiologic procedures. Performs X-rays following established procedures for patient care and safety* Documents radiology procedures performed on the order/encounter form. Types and files reports as requested.* Ensures images are transferred to radiology group.* Prepares patients for examinations and procedures.* Assists provider with patient care.* At the direction and delegation of the provider, performs approved lab tests and diagnostic testing, prepares and administers designed medications (oral, subcutaneous, intradermal, intramuscular), instills eye drops, and applies topical medications.* Organizes, schedules, completes, and communication primary care, specialist, and ancillary referrals to patients.* Maintains patient care supplies and medications, and quality checks and assurances throughout the Urgent Care facility.* Performs other duties as assigned.**Qualifications:*** High school Diploma or GED equivalent required.* Completion of an accredited two-year program in Radiologic Technology or equivalent required.* VA State Radiologic Technologist Licensure required.* American Heart Association (BLS for Health Care Providers) required.* Basic computer skills with Microsoft Office and email required.* Health Care facility clinical experience required.* Previous experience in phlebotomy, as a medical office assistant, or C.N.A or equivalent experience with an electronic health record.* Knowledge of medical terminology, urgent care medical specialty, and/or EPIC, preferred.As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status. Required **Physical Requirements:** Constant (67-100% of workday) use of arms and hands; frequent (34-66% of workday) standing, walking, sitting; occasional (0-33% of workday) bending and squatting; ability to lift 35 lbs.; ability to push and pull up to 20 lbs.; auditory and visual skills to include color determination**Mental Requirements:** Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills. Ability to multi-task. Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team. Capacity to cope with difficult situations. Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends.**Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards:** Risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals. Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment. For MRI Associates: Must complete MRI Associate screening and be approved to work in the MRI environment (Zones 3 & 4) at all times.“It is the policy of Mary Washington Healthcare to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability who are applicants for employment or Associates.” #J-18808-Ljbffr