Medical assistant
Okeechobee Urgent Care
Okeechobee, FL, USA
30+ days ago
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The X-Ray Tech/Medical Assistant is responsible for providing basic clinical care to patients commensurate with their medical education. Duties include performing initial clinical evaluations as well as directed procedures for Primary Care, Urgent Care, Occupational Health and Workers' Compensation Procedures. The X-Ray Tech/Medical Assistant will perform x-ray testing including body mechanics and patient movement using knowledge of anatomy and physiology. The X-Ray Tech/Medical Assistant will prepare patients for continued medical evaluation by physicians, physician assistants and advanced registered nurse practitioners by taking a brief history, establishing vital signs, recording appropriate documentation on approved forms and recognizing levels of acuity allowing appropriate medical intervention when necessary.

We are Open Monday -Sunday

Essential Responsibilities:

1.Maintains Customer Loyalty score at or above company benchmark

2.Ability to check patients in and out at the front desk to ensure patient flow and when needed

3.Consistently communicates with patients on wait times; provides direction to the next step in the treatment process

4.Provides solutions to patient problems and recognizes and seeks help in emergent/ hazardous situations

5.Provides timely follow up with provider regarding lab and x-ray results

6.Assists Registrars with patient check in/out procedures when necessary

7.Obtains and accurately documents patient vital signs and weight, takes brief history, past medical, family and social history, current mediations, allergies and other pertinent historical information as appropriate

8.Administer any medication as ordered by provider and within your licensure/certification; Laboratory duties- Perform CLIA-waived lab test, draw blood and collect and label specimens for any send out labs; Perform DOT and Non-DOT urine drug screens and Breath Alcohol Testing (BAT)

9.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

10.Ensures that equipment is in proper working order and reports any malfunctions to the Center Manager or designee on duty

11.Follows documentation procedures and completes required paperwork related to patient visit

12.Maintains examination room and stocks if necessary

13.Adheres to infection control/safety guidelines and patient confidentiality policies

14.Phlebotomy, injections, medical procedures and laboratory procedures appropriate for level of training under the direction of a clinician

15.Performs other duties as assigned

16.Acts with honesty and integrity in all business transactions, including, but not limited to, employment applications/resumes, patient records, time records, and financial transactions

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Medical specialties:

Urgent Care
Schedule:

Okeechobee, FL 34972: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience: