Medical Assistant with Limited X-Ray

About This Role

The Medical Assistant with Limited X-Ray provides collaborative support to medical providers, radiologic technologists, and patients through patient care management, organization, and communication. This role is responsible for performing limited capacity x-rays and reporting results to medical providers.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for limited x-ray services, including positioning patients and applying x-ray energy using established procedures and safety protocols.
• Conduct patient registration, including securing required paperwork and insurance documentation, processing co-pays, and scheduling appointments.
• Prepare patients for examination by conducting interviews, recording medical history, confirming visit purpose, and performing preliminary physical tests.
• Perform point of care testing (e.g., flu, strep, urinalysis) and provide patient information to the provider.
• Stock supplies and maintain exam rooms, front desk, and reception area, completing order sheets to maintain inventory levels.
• Maintain medical records and scan charts to patient files.
• Answer phone calls, collect and sort daily incoming and outgoing postal correspondence.
• Conduct courtesy call-backs for patient follow-up and perform opening and closing duties.
• Follow operating instructions for equipment, document daily controls and calibration, and maintain Quality Assurance/Quality Control logs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (ARC or AHA)
• One of the following certifications: CCMA, CMA, RMA, NCMA, NRCMA, Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing, LPN, RN, EMT, or CNA
• Specific state-required X-ray certification/license where applicable

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program preferred, High school diploma or equivalent required
• Medical Assistant experience and experience performing x-rays preferred.

Nice to Have

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program
• Medical Assistant experience
• Experience performing x-rays

Skills

* Required skills

Certifications