Medical Imaging Assistant Weekend Nights

About the role

This position assists technologists and/or nurses in department by performing non-technical, patient and procedure-related duties in accordance with department/facility policies and procedures. This position is also responsible for a variety of clerical and administrative support functions and customer service for an assigned patient care area which promote an organized, efficient delivery of care to patients.

Responsibilities

• Greeting patients, medical staff and the public, answering incoming telephone calls, scheduling appointments, entering orders and providing general information to customers.
• Participates in the resolution of customer problems or collects necessary data and follows through to appropriate person for problem resolution.
• Refers complex inquiries to the appropriate department or staff.
• Provides ongoing clerical and administrative support.
• Enters patient information into the computer, scans documents into PACS.
• Maintains a complete patient record with admission, transfer, and discharge information, progress notes, and consent forms.
• Maintains adequate supplies of frequently used, patient education materials.
• Maintains accurate filling system as required based on established department protocols and procedures.
• Fulfills requests for images and reports ensuring availability in system, hard copy (film), and/or CD as required and follows proper protocols for releasing confidential patient information.
• Enters pending discharges into the system.
• Coordinates patient appointments for procedures and treatments that may be required prior to timely discharge.
• Processes patient discharges.
• Coordinates transportation to care centers and residential homes as requested by patients or physicians.
• Prints physician schedules, super-bills, labels and other applicable forms in preparation for next business day.
• Pulls and files patient charts and prepares new patient charts as needed.
• Prints and files transcription notes.
• Reconciles charge tickets to each day's schedule, identifies incomplete tickets, missing charge codes or missing diagnosis and notifies clinical staff.
• Forwards completed tickets and/or billing package to the business office or billing company.
• Aids in pre and post procedure room preparation by obtaining necessary supplies and assisting patients as necessary.
• Ensures procedure rooms are stocked appropriately.
• Maintains adequate levels of office, dietary, and medical supplies and completes requisition forms when supplies need to be ordered.
• Reconciles supply order upon delivery.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• Certification for BLS is required.
• Must be able to exercise good judgment, effectively communicate, and use discretion with patients, staff and the general public.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and computer literacy is required.
• The position requires knowledge of commonly used office software and keyboarding skills.
• Good organizational skills are essential in prioritizing and coordinating various responsibilities simultaneously.
• Must have the ability to handle ongoing face-to-face contact with patients and staff while functioning in a busy medical office environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a transporter, EMT and/or nursing assistant preferred.
• Previous experience working with electronic medical records and insurance is preferred.
• Knowledge of filing and/or retrieval systems preferred.

Skills

• Medical terminology.
• Computer literacy.
• Keyboarding skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Face-to-face communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive wages, Paid orientation, Flexible Schedules (select positions), Fewer Shifts Cancelled, Weekly pay, 403(b) Pre-tax retirement, Employee Assistance Program, Employee wellness program, Discount Entertainment tickets, Restaurant/Shopping discounts, Auto Purchase Plan.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

Assignment Based - Friday- Sunday 9:00PM - 3:30AM