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Semmes Murphey Clinic lists this Medical Assistant with Limited X-Ray opportunity in arlington, Tennessee. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Medical AssistantSemmes 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 ResponsibilitiesPrepares rooms, equipment and supplies for examination of patients; cleans and sterilizes instrumentsInterviews 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 providerPerform 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 regulationsPrepare and position patients appropriately for radiographic imagingPerforms staple and suture removal and wound care using aseptic techniqueGives injections or treatments and performs routine laboratory testsMaintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of patient, and provides compassionate careRequirementsHigh School Diploma or equivalentCompletion of Medical Assistant ProgramCurrent Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) designationActive Tennessee Limited X-Ray Machine Operator CertificationBLS certificationPreferredOne (1) year experience in an outpatient/clinic environmentOne (1) year experience producing diagnostic X-ray imagingKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesProficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word), electronic medical records (EMR) and other softwareStrong 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 coworkersAbility to manage difficult or emotional patient situations with empathy, speaking clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situationsCan provide excellent customer service with a high level of confidentiality and discretionCan balance team and individual responsibilities and contribute to building a positive team spiritAbility to manage and complete various responsibilities in a timely manner within a fast paced environmentStrong organization skills with attention to detailAdaptable to changes in the work environment, dealing with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected eventsPossesses understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form; able to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situationAbility for same-day local/regional travel to assigned clinic locations as required by the role.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled#SMC
Worksite address
arlington, TN, 38002, US
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