Intermountain Health
Location
Riverton, UT | United States
Job description
Job Description:
The Registered Radiology Technologist performs medical imaging examinations under the direction of a physician.
Are you interested in advancing your career while helping people live the healthiest lives possible? Do you want to have a job where the work you do matters? At Intermountain Health, we are looking for Medical Assistants who are patient-focused and engaged.
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Scope
The Medical Assistant (MA) functions under the supervision and licensure of the Physician or Advanced Practice Clinician within the clinical setting.
Posting Specifics
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Shift Details: 40 hours/week, Full time. Monday- Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Unit/Location: Riverton Orthopedics at Southridge Clinic
Additional information: Prior Medical Assistant experience is required. Prior Limited Radiological Practical Technician experience & certification is preferred.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Tuition Reimbursement
401(k) 2% for all caregivers with additional matching up to 4%
Health and Wellness Programs including a Live Well Incentive Program
Access to on-site fitness gyms
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Job Essentials
Performs basic clerical and office duties including:
Assembles necessary documents and supplies.
Effectively uses computer applications in the office setting.
Schedules, coordinates, and monitors appointments, inpatient and outpatient admissions, tests, treatments, and procedures.
Maintains medical records and other information.
Maintains inventory of supplies. Orders and restocks as needed to ensure availability for patient care.
Accurately documents patient history, physical, and vital information into the medical record.
Performs business and financial duties including:
Under the direction of the provider, assigns procedural and diagnostic coding to encounter forms.
Conducts pre-authorizations and referrals in accordance with third party insurer requirements.
Facilitates timely billing by completing necessary documentation.
Performs clinical functions within acceptable standards of care including:
Prioritizes (triage) patient needs identified through phone, electronic, and walk-in communication in accordance with established guidelines, standing orders, and protocols.
Recognizes and appropriately responds to emergency situations.
Prepares and maintains examination and treatment areas.
Performs complete intake process as specified by physician or other providers (chief complaint, history, vital signs, height, weight, OFC, care process model data, etc.).
Administers screening tests to patients (e.g., visual tests, audiology, spirometry, EKGs) within practice type.
Assists provider with examinations, procedures, treatments, and interventions.
Provides patient education as directed (content reflects specific MA training, guidelines, care process models, protocols).
Reports significant changes in patient condition or other pertinent patient information to the Physician.
Following provider instructions, demonstrates accurate, timely, and efficient follow through with pharmacy refills, scheduling out of clinic procedures, obtaining, reporting and tracking of lab results, leaving phone messages, and distributing faxes.
Actively participates in quality improvement initiatives (i.e. CQI, TQM, Lean, 100% participation, etc.).
Minimum Qualifications
Medical Assistant
Entry Pay: $18.83+ (Pay is dependent on years of Medical Assistant experience)
Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers. Must be obtained prior to start date.
Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program with an externship. Proof of Medical Assistant program completion must be provided.
Or 1 year of Medical Assistant Experience or has a current RN/LPN license.
Physical Requirements:
Scope
The Medical Assistant-RPT II functions under the supervision and licensure of the Physician or Advanced Practice Clinician within the clinic. The Medical Assistant-RPT II is also limited to the scope of certification and licensure.
Posting Specifics
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Shift Details: 40 hours/week, Full time. Monday- Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Unit/Location: Riverton Orthopedics at Southridge Clinic
Additional Details:
Job Essentials
Satisfactorily completes applicable competency assessments/skills checklists.
Basic clerical and office duties:
Assembles necessary documents and supplies.
Effectively uses computer applications as needed in the office setting.
Schedules, coordinates and monitors appointments, inpatient/outpatient admissions, tests and treatments/procedures.
Maintains medical records and other information.
Maintains inventory of supplies, ordering and restocking as needed to ensure availability for patient care.
Accurately documents patient history, physical and vital information into the medical record.
Business and financial duties:
Under the direction of the provider, assigns procedural and diagnostic coding to encounter forms.
Conducts pre-authorizations, referrals, etc in accordance with third party insurer requirements.
Facilitates timely billing by completing the necessary documentation.
Clinical functions within acceptable standards of care:
Prioritizes patient needs, identified through phone, electronic and walk-in communication, in accordance with established guidelines, standing orders, and protocols.
Recognizes and appropriately responds to emergency situations.
Prepares and maintain examination and treatment areas.
Performs complete intake process as specified by physician or other providers (chief complaint, history, vital signs, height, weight, OFC, care process model data, etc.).
Administers screening tests to patients (i.e. visual tests, audiology, spirometry, EKGs, etc.) within practice type.
Assists provider with examinations, procedures, treatments and interventions.
Provides patient education as directed (content reflects specific MA training, guidelines, care process models, protocols).
Reports significant changes in patient condition or other pertinent patient information to the Physician.
Following provider instructions, demonstrates accurate, timely and efficient follow through with pharmacy refills, scheduling out of clinic procedures, obtaining, reporting and tracking of lab results, leaving phone messages and distributing faxes.
Actively participates in clinic customer service improvement initiatives.
Actively participates in quality improvement initiatives (i.e. CQI, TQM, Lean, 100% participation, etc.).
Imaging/Radiology Duties:
Ensures proper patient identification, order verification, and prepares the patient for the exam.
Is sensitive to the patient's needs throughout the procedure. Sufficiently explains to the patient and family the procedure about to be performed in order to facilitate cooperation and alleviate patient anxiety. Addresses any patient concerns.
Performs radiologic exams that fall under the individual's licensed certification. Produce quality images and ensures patient and staff safety. Accomplishes this by following proper protocols, correct patient positioning, appropriate and effective use of equipment, and adherence to radiation protection and guidelines.
Recognizes emergent patient situations and responds quickly and appropriately.
Thoroughly and accurately completes all required documentation, including time stamps and image storage.
Coordinates patient care and communicate pertinent information to other patient care providers following procedure.
Maintains a clean, neat, and safe environment for patients and staff. Ensures that supplies and equipment are stored in an organized and efficient manner.
Pursues individual education and career development opportunities, emphasizing those for new procedures and equipment.
Minimum Qualifications
If performing assigned clinic laboratory duties, must have a High School Diploma or GED in compliance with CLIA Regulations.
UT State licensure as a Radiological Practical Technologist (RPT).
Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
Demonstrated experience and competency as a Medical Assistant, LPN, or RN with successful completion of an accredited program in an outpatient clinic or other healthcare setting,- and -
Demonstrated experience and competency administering screening tests to patients (i.e., visual tests, audiology, spirometry, EKGs, etc.) within practice type.
Demonstrated competency to perform exams in at least one of the following areas: Chest, Extremities, Spine, Skull, Podiatry, or Bone Densitometry (DEXA).
Preferred Qualifications
Current national MA certification from one of the following national MA certifications/registrations: Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) of AMT, National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) of the AAMA.
One year of experience as a Medical Assistant or LPN or RN in an outpatient clinic or other healthcare setting.
Successful completion of a Medical Assistant Internship with imaging experience.
Ability to speak and understand Spanish.
Anticipated job posting close date:
03/10/2024
Location:
Southridge Clinic at Riverton
Work City:
Riverton
Work State:
Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$18.83 - $26.81
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Intermountain Health is a Utah-based, not-for-profit system of 33 hospitals (includes "virtual" hospital), a Medical Group with more than 3,800 physicians and advanced practice clinicians at about 385 clinics, a health plans division called Select Health, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery.
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