Bone Density Technologist

Job Description

• Perform bone density scans in one to four sessions per week for Bone Density Clinic.
• Quality check the bone densitometer when assigned as the morning scanner.
• Analyze scans and edit as necessary or when asked by clinic director.
• Write bone density reports and edit as necessary.
• Input bone density scans into OMR, copy and mail BMD scans.
• Answer phones as assigned, take messages, book patients for bone density, bone specialty clinic, and other physicians in the Endocrine Division.
• Perform administrative tasks for physicians including copy, fax/mail physician correspondence.
• Oversee the doctors calendar, events, and speaking engagements.
• Obtain referrals for physicians assigned.
• Obtain signatures on Advanced Beneficiary Notices from patients that might not receive insurance coverage for bone density tests.
• Print bone density schedules for billing by practice lead.
• Organize and maintain files of correspondence, records, etc., and follow up on pending patient matters.
• Independently research and follow through on a wide variety of patient information requests.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform bone density scans in one to four sessions per week for Bone Density Clinic.
• Quality check the bone densitometer when assigned as the morning scanner.
• Analyze scans and edit as necessary or when asked by clinic director.
• Write bone density reports and edit as necessary.
• Input bone density scans into OMR, copy and mail BMD scans.
• Answer phones as assigned, take messages, book patients for bone density, bone specialty clinic, and other physicians in the Endocrine Division.
• Perform administrative tasks for physicians including copy, fax/mail physician correspondence.
• Oversee the doctors calendar, events, and speaking engagements.
• Obtain referrals for physicians assigned.
• Obtain signatures on Advanced Beneficiary Notices from patients that might not receive insurance coverage for bone density tests.
• Print bone density schedules for billing by practice lead.
• Organize and maintain files of correspondence, records, etc., and follow up on pending patient matters.
• Independently research and follow through on a wide variety of patient information requests.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Vocational or Technical training preferred in Medical Assistant Training.
• 1-3 years related work experience required.
• Willingness to be trained as a Bone Density Technician.
• Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year bone density testing experience.
• Certified Bone Density Technician or Incumbent will be expected to obtain certification as a Bone Density Technician within one year.

Competencies

• Written Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.
• Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
• Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
• Team Work: Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to improve the operations of immediate work group by offering ideas, identifying issues, and respecting team members.
• Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

Age based Competencies

• Employees in this job must be competent to provide patient care to the following age groups: Young adult: 16-30 years, Middle Age: 30 - 60 years, Elderly: 60 +.

Physical Nature Of The Job

• Moderate work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and or up to 20 pounds of force frequently.

Pay Range

• $21.00 - $28.26