Medical Assistant - Gainesville Imaging

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Medical Assistant - Gainesville Imaging

Quick overview

The Radiology Operations Assistant is responsible for providing clerical, technical, and clinical operations support to meet customer needs and departmental operations. This includes ensuring patient safety and comfort, explaining procedures, prioritizing workflow based on patient condition, and maintaining clean and sterile environments.

Requirements summary

A High School Diploma or GED is required, and previous experience in a healthcare environment is preferred. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in verbal and written communication, possess strong interpersonal skills for effective cooperation, and have the ability to work effectively in a stressful environment.

high schoolTeamworkInterpersonal SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationPatient ComfortPatient SafetyOSHA RegulationsTechnical CompetencyClerical SupportUniversal PrecautionsWorkflow PrioritizationClinical Operations SupportEquipment ManipulationImage Quality Critique

Job description

Medical Assistant - Gainesville Imaging Job Code

NU1280 ABOUT US We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience. As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day.
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Non-Exempt
Supervises
Positions: No JOB SUMMARY The Medical Assistant Gainesville Imaging role is responsible for providing clinical, technical and clerical operations support dedicated to meeting the needs of customers and departmental operations. Competencies Explains the procedure and post-procedure orders to the patient to gain cooperation and minimize anxiety. Prepare patients for exams, verifying patient history, checking for allergies/contraindications and assessing vitals. Perform venipuncture and point of care testing Assist in procedures. Screen patients for imaging studies Prioritizes workflow in regard to patient condition and ensures patients' arrival and departure occur in a timely manner. Provides an atmosphere conducive to gain the patient's cooperation and confidence. Utilizes data received from patient satisfaction and practice performance results to identify opportunities to improve and participates in the planning and improvement process. Ability to lift, move and position patients under the guidance of a Registered Technologist or Radiologist Cleans examination surfaces between patients. Provides clean linen including sheets, gowns, pillowcases, and towels. Immediately cleans spills following universal precautions. Properly stores accessory equipment when not in use. Shares and initiates regular and professional communication with co-workers. Facilitates and participates in regular staff meetings. Maintains sterile equipment and fields. IV and venipuncture Assist in biopsy procedures Stock rooms Maintain clean environment Assist in image transfer Triage phone calls The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED required Experience: Experience in healthcare environment preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.