Urgent Team Management - Jackson, MS
posted 4 days ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Jackson, MS
1-10 employees
Ambulatory Health Care Services
About the position
The Medical Assistant/X-Ray Tech or Radiology Tech at Baptist Urgent Care plays a crucial role in providing quality healthcare services in a fast-paced environment. This position involves greeting patients, managing patient files, and supporting both patients and medical staff in various clinical tasks. The role is essential for ensuring patient safety and comfort during their visit, as well as maintaining the operational efficiency of the urgent care center.
Responsibilities
- Promptly greets patients when entering waiting area, exam room, and laboratory or x-ray room.
- Consistently communicates with patients on wait times; provides direction to the next step in the treatment process.
- Provides solutions to patient problems and recognizes and seeks help in emergent/hazardous situations.
- Provides timely follow up regarding lab and x-ray results.
- Executes follow-up calls with a sense of urgency.
- Assists front desk personnel with patient check in/out procedures when necessary.
- Obtains and accurately documents patient vital signs and weight, takes brief history, past medical, family and social history, current medications, allergies and other pertinent historical information as appropriate.
- Assists with patient transfers.
- Assists with procedures directly supervised by the provider.
- Assists in lab procedures under the supervision of the provider.
- 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.
- Ensures that equipment is in proper working order and reports any malfunctions to the Regional Operation Manager or provider on duty.
- Follows documentation procedures and completes required documentation related to patient visit.
- Maintains examination room and stocks if necessary.
- Adheres to infection control/safety guidelines and patient confidentiality policies.
- Performs phlebotomy, injections, medical procedures and laboratory procedures appropriate for level of training under the direction of a provider.
Requirements
- Experience as a Medical Assistant, X-Ray Tech, or Radiology Tech.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.
- Ability to perform phlebotomy and injections.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.
Nice-to-haves
- Certification as a Medical Assistant or Radiology Tech.
- Experience in urgent care or emergency settings.
- Bilingual skills.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Options
- Retirement savings plans
- Continuing Education Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- 401K plan with company contribution
- No-Cost Office Visits and generous discounts on some billable services
