The CMA / X-Ray Tech will apply professional clinical theory and render services consistent with the scope of practice for CMAs within the State of North Carolina. The CMA/X-Ray Tech will perform a wide variety of duties relating to assisting the provider with patient care in an office type setting.
CMAs will receive on-the-job training to perform x-rays on legs, arms, fingers, toes, ankles, wrists, hands and chest. The CMA/X-Ray Tech will operate radiographic equipment to make quality radiographs of designated portions of the body as described above under the direct order of a physician and in accordance with radiation safety procedures. The CMA/X-Ray Tech will accomplish patient care in a timely, professional, efficient, and safe manner. The CMA/X-Ray Tech will work interdependently with other medical professionals to provide quality health care to the patient.
Medical Assistant Duties:
- Rooms patients and gathers the following information: Document chief complaint, perform and document vital signs, review medications, review changes in medical history, and perform required screenings.
- Clean rooms
- Performs additional functions to include, assist with procedures, administer oral medications, teach crutch use, apply splints.
- Implements, applies, and follows approved protocols and standing orders.
- Follows and applies all approved workflows.
- Document accurately in the patient’s electronic medical record all services rendered consistently with Boice-Willis Clinic’s policies and procedures.
- Prep patient for any exams that will take place during appointment.
- Reply 24 – 48 business hours to all patient calls or web encounters to include communications regarding results, new medication instructions, etc.
- Maintains supply, medication, and sample inventories per Boice-Willis Clinic policies.
- Comply with all HIPAA, OSHA, Compliance, and IT standards and policies.
- Supports Quality Initiatives (ACO, Meaningful Use, PCMH, and PQRS) by data collection and compliance of respected programs.
- Job specific tasks for each area within the Clinic will vary according to specialty of provider.
- To ensure x-ray coverage at the Walk-In Clinic, the CMA/X-Ray Tech position will not float as a CMA to locations outside of the Walk-In Clinic.
- Other duties as assigned and trained by administration and/or providers.
X-Ray Tech Duties:
- Perform diagnostic x-ray procedures and EKG’s under the direction of the provider as assigned.
- Perform exams and procedures for patients maintaining an efficient workflow.
- Review results for quality and accuracy.
- Review CPT charges for accuracy.
- Operate PACS and DR systems accurately.
- Ensure proper patient identification and anatomical orientation on all images.
- Monitor patients during examination.
- Maintain record of examinations performed.
- Ensure that the x-ray rooms are adequately stocked and clean.
- Properly maintain care of equipment and department.
- Report any equipment problems or deficiencies to the Practice Manager.
- Maintain adequate records and required paperwork.
- Follow established OSHA policies.
- Participate in continuing education opportunities/maintain ARRT credentials.
- Forward all service reports to Manager.
- Follow all HIPAA policies.
