Position Details Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only designated Level 1 Trauma Center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population.
Our facility is licensed for 910 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits. Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 80.00
Weekdays with Rotating Weekends Location : 24175 US Highway 27 N Lake Wales, FL Pay Rate : $23.66 - $27.23
Performs both x-ray BMO procedures and responsible for assisting providers with patient care, which also includes clerical or other environmental responsibilities within the offices as deemed necessary. The medical assistant/basic machine operator utilizes technology set in place for scheduling patient appointments, preparing medical records and documenting appropriate information in the electronic medical record. They provide guidance and instruct patients as per the medical provider directives.
Operates x-ray equipment to produce diagnostic images for medical purposes within the scope of the BMO. Maintains accurate record of completed x-ray procedures utilizing the PACS system and practices radiation safety for all procedures.
People At The Heart Of All We Do Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration. Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care. Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.
Safety And Performance Improvement Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety. Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work. Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.
Stewardship Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities. Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures. Standard Work: Certified Medical Assistant/BMO Performs basic radiological examinations using radiation safe practices including all quality controls/clerical duties and usage of the hospital PACS system.
Assists providers with patient examination, procedures, treatment, and x-ray/imaging services Responsible for rooming and documentation of patient medical information, routine lab procedures and preparation of specimens for transport to the lab. Follows up on test orders and reports results to provider and patient, provides and maintains patient education materials, maintains medical equipment, and orders clinical supplies.
Creates and maintains patient electronic medical record (EMR). Complies with all applicable regulatory agency regulations. Performs other duties as assigned.
Position may require travel to other sites depending on patient volume and clinic needs. Ability to work extended hours including evenings and weekends. Competencies & Skills Essential: Medical Assistant Basic Machine Operator.
Qualifications & Experience Essential: High School or Equivalent Essential: Graduate of an accredited MA program and BMO program Other information: Experience Essential: - Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program and BMO program, no experience necessary but preferred. Experience Preferred: - Medical related field. Prior experience as a MA and /or BMO.
Certification Essential: - Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant (SMA, RMAN,CCMA, NCMA) - CPR certification – American Red Cross or American Heart Association Certification Preferred: - Prior MA/BMO experience Licenses Essential: - Florida State license-Basic x-ray Machine Operator (BMO)