Radiology Technologist, Medical Lab Tech, or CMA - Family Medicine Buena Vista - Storm Lake

About the position

UnityPoint Health is seeking a Rad Tech, Medical Lab Tech, or Certified Medical Assistant for the Family Medicine department at Buena Vista. This position is full-time, requiring 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. The role involves performing clinical procedures, assisting patients, and ensuring a high level of patient care and satisfaction. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available for external candidates.

Responsibilities

• Perform and/or assist clinical procedures consistent with training and licensure under supervision of Provider in exam suite.
• Greet and welcome patients immediately upon arrival to the clinic; escort back to exam suite.
• Complete patient registration and associated paperwork or assist in on-line registration as needed, based on patient need, ability and desire.
• Escort and check out upon completion of visit and assist patient with completion of patient satisfaction survey if needed at the time of check out.
• Obtain patients review of systems and history, measure vital signs, including but not limited to weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and complete all necessary documentation in patient's chart and consistent with clinical protocol.
• Offer patient convenience items (water, coffee, tea, warm blankets, etc.), to ensure patient is comfortable in exam suite and/or lobby.
• Follow symptom initiated protocols in place for clinic operation. Perform labs as ordered/instructed either by protocols or provider direction.
• If clinic offers Aidarex, offer this option to patients and perform administration of prescription as directed by provider.
• Review after visit summary and provide instructions to patient as instructed by Provider.
• Call all patients back 48-72 hours post clinic visit to perform mandatory follow up phone call.
• Consistent with UPC policy and as directed by Provider call patient with results reporting in a professional and courteous manner consistent with training and licensure.
• Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, and sterilize as required.
• Take, relay, and process messages from patient, Provider, pharmacy consistent with training and licensure.
• Consistent with UPC policy maintain all logs and required checks (e.g., refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, cold sterilization fluid change, etc.).
• Maintain UPC and department policies, procedures and objectives; performs functions other than described due to extenuating circumstances.
• May serve other departments as assigned.
• Be aware of what is happening in clinic/department and the organization by attending clinic/department meetings, reading emails and regularly checking information on the organization's intranet site.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance at work.
• Maintain compliance with CLIA, OSHA, Safety and Risk Management guidelines.
• Maintain compliance with Personnel policies and procedures.
• Monitor environmental conditions in order to secure protected health information.
• Behave in a manner consistent with all Corporate Compliance and HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.
• Perform all duties consistent with training and licensure.
• Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
• Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.
• Perform other duties as requested by Clinic Manager to facilitate the smooth and effective operations of the office.

Requirements

• Graduate of an AMA-approved school of radiologic technology for limited x-ray that includes chest and extremities.
• Limited x-ray permit.
• ARRT certified/eligible.
• Mandatory Reporter certification or obtained within 90 days of employment.
• CPR certification or obtained within 90 days of employment.
• Graduate of an accredited program for Medical Laboratory Technicians.
• Two years of previous clinical experience in a medical laboratory preferred.
• New graduate: Obtain Technician Certification (MLT) within one (1) year of employment.
• Graduate of an accredited program for Medical Assistants.
• High school diploma required if work is performed in a moderately complex CLIA lab.
• Current CME certification for Certified Medical Assistant and AAMA, NCCT, RMA or NHA certification.
• BLS and Mandatory Reporter certification.
• Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

Nice-to-haves

• Graduate of an accredited program for Radiology Technology.
• Two years of previous clinical experience in a medical laboratory.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• 401K matching
• Employee recognition program
• Dental and health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Pet insurance
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Adoption assistance