X-Ray/MA (Keystone Heights)

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RURAL HEALTH CARE INC dba Aza Health

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Keystone Heights, Florida

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The role involves performing X-ray and radiology services while assisting providers with direct patient care and clinical procedures. Responsibilities also include maintaining medical records, conducting lab tests, and preparing examination rooms.

Qualifications

This full-time X-Ray/MA position requires a valid x-ray license and medical assistant certification. Responsibilities include performing radiology services, preparing patients and equipment, processing exposures, and assisting providers with direct patient care. The role involves patient intake, vital sign collection, documentation in the medical record, and potentially assisting with procedures and lab tests.

Job Description

This is a full time position, Monday-Thursday 8:00 am-6:30 pm. 

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES  

Current and valid x-ray license  

Current and valid medical assistant certification  

X-Ray Responsibilities

Performs x-ray/radiology services for patients of the health center as requested by the provider  

Prepares x-ray room and equipment, including sterile supplies, contrast materials and catheters, for patient  

Processes exposures using film processors or computer-generated methods  

Completes all documentation including medical charts as appropriate according to the medical records system and government regulations, including sexually transmitted diseases  Cleans and sterilizes x-ray/radiology equipment  

Responsible for a variety of tasks assisting patients and providing basic in-take tests and services; assists providers with direct patient care as directed. 

Completes medical history, encounter and other required forms in preparation for examination. 

Collects and records patient vital signs (e.g., height, weight, blood pressure). 

Sets up room with necessary equipment and supplies as appropriate for procedure. 

Explains processes to patient; provides relevant materials to patient as appropriate. 

Completes all documentation including medical charts as appropriate according to the medical records system 

Reviews EHR schedule prior to the end of the shift, to establish needs for the next day 

Reviews HEDIS reports and addresses care gaps 

Monitors attestations and coordinates completion of process 

Conducts and follows-up on lab tests. 

Explains tests and testing procedures to patients. 

Conducts tests as directed by physician. 

Assists physicians and other providers as directed and within scope of licensing 

Assists at other AH centers as needed. 

 

Medical Assistant  Responsibilities

 

  • Assists nurses or providers with procedures and examination procedures as needed.
  • Performs CLIA waived laboratory procedures.
  • Performs specific functions in conjunction with health assessment such as vital signs, weight, height, etc.
  • Assists in maintaining stock for examining rooms/lab and general maintenance of examining rooms/lab.
  • Serves as a patient educator by providing information on specific health care issues.
  • Documents accurately in the medical record.
  • Participate in the Health Disparities Collaborative by collecting data, educating patients, and maintaining adequate documentation
  • Interview patients to obtain medical information
  • Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for provider.
  • Prepare and administer medications as directed by the physician
  • Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing
  • Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physicians’ instructions to patients
  • Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean 

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RURAL HEALTH CARE INC dba Aza Health

Rural Health Care, Inc. d/b/a/ Aza Health is a private non-profit community and migrant health center established in rural Putnam County, Florida in 1977. A federally qualified health center (FQHC), Aza Health operates in areas designated as Health Professional Shortage Areas and or Medically Underserved Areas or Populations. Most Aza Health physicians are Board Certified or board eligible in Family Practice, and Internal Medicine. Since its founding in 1977, Rural Health Care, Inc. (Aza Health) has grown to include locations in six contiguous counties in northern Florida: Alachua County, Clay County, Flagler County, Putnam County, St. Johns County, and Volusia County. Today Aza Health operates 11 full-time primary care centers offering a wide range of services, three full-time dental centers, and nine full-service pharmacies. In addition, with more than 250 employees, Aza Health is a major employer in the area. Aza Health receives HHS funding and has Federal Public Health Service (PHS) deemed status with respect to certain health or health-related claims, including medical malpractice claims, for itself and its covered individuals. Aza Health is governed by a volunteer Board of Governors that meets each month. Among their duties: defining and preserving the mission of the organization.
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