Coding Assistant Jobs in Mississippi (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, the X-Ray Medical Assistant performs a variety of clinical and radiologic duties to support the delivery of quality patient care. Responsibilities include assisting providers with patient care, performing diagnostic X-ray procedures in accordance with provider orders and established safety standards, and completing patient follow-up as needed. As a member of the healthcare team, the X-Ray Medical Assistant demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to communicate and interact effectively with staff, patients, families, and visitors of all age groups while remaining sensitive to their cultural and religious beliefs.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare patients in a timely and appropriate manner and demonstrate a caring and compassionate attitude toward patients and staff
• Demonstrate the ability to access and assist patients in emergency situations
• Interviews patients, measure vital signs, including height, weight & BMI, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, allergies, review medication lists and document correct information in electronic medical record
• Perform diagnostic X-ray examinations as ordered by the provider while following established protocols
• Review radiographic images for quality and completeness before submitting them for provider interpretation
• Position patients appropriately to obtain high-quality diagnostic images
• Follow radiation safety practices, including proper shielding and minimizing radiation exposure for patients, staff, and self (ALARA principles)
• Assist the provider as needed during exams, treatments and procedures including acting as a chaperone for sensitive exams and procedures
• Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies and maintain instruments
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and transmission of digital radiographic images
• Maintain compliance with state regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational policies related to diagnostic imaging
• Anticipates and prepares supplies needed for procedures to expedite patient care
• Clean dirty instruments and to properly prepare them for sterilization as applicable
• Perform EKGs when requested by provider
• Demonstrate ability to do Audiogram and Vision Tests
• Setting up suction and/or oxygen per provider request
• Assist with EPSDT exams and update form and Health Maintenance Information
• Complete Growth and Development Charts and Immunization Records (including MIIX)
• Demonstrate the knowledge to operate clinical equipment
• Do daily equipment checks (Ex – AED, Suction Machine, EKG, Oxygen, Sporox, Instruments, Etc.)
• Willingness to assist providers, nurses and the front office as needed
• Prompt in following the provider’s orders
• Demonstrate appropriate documentation in the EMR/EPIC
• Effectively communicates with the provider and other staff
• Adheres to infection-control policies using universal precautions at all times and PPE as
• appropriate
• Complete patient referrals, prior authorizations, and patient call backs
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Complete are required trainings prior to deadline

Expanded Role Responsibilities:

Under the direction of a physician, the medical assistant may perform additional job duties. These duties may not be performed when assigned to or working with a nurse practitioner.

• Triage and process messages from patients and front office staff to provider
• Administer medications including injectables

Job Requirements:

• Current Certification as a Medical Assistant
• One year of clinical work experience
• Current CPR Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association
• Basic knowledge of clinical operations
• Basic knowledge of ICD-10/CPT codes
• Demonstrates skills in written and oral communication
• Ability to comprehend and perform duties with minimal supervision
• Ability to prioritize work and accept constructive criticism
• Ability to prepare reports and follow-up as necessary
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in accordance with SEMRHI policy
• Schedule patient appointments internally and externally

Physical and Other Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, and TB skin test
• Must continuously listen, visualize, and have dexterity and eye-hand coordination
• Ability for simple grasping and speed work
• Must frequently sit, squat, reach, use both right and left forearm rotation, walk and climb stairs
• Must occasionally kneel, twist, have the ability to grasp firmly, lift and carry, push and pull in excess of 30 lbs.