Neuro IR Medical Assistant

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About the role

University Radiology, the largest provider of subspecialty radiology and teleradiology services in NJ, is comprised of over 200 Board Certified radiologists with advanced U.S.-based training and expertise in all modalities and all subspecialty areas. In operation for more than 60 years, University Radiology staffs, manages and provides preliminary and final subspecialty interpretations and consultative support for hospitals, imaging centers and other medical facilities, and serves as the academic radiology faculty at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Our physicians interpret over 2.1 million radiology procedures per year.

University Radiology is seeking a full-time Neuro IR Medical Assistant to join our team at our East Brunswick, NJ office.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a neurointerventional navigator, extremely sensitive to the needs of patients who are frequently considered TBI (Traumatic Brain-Injured) and experience PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder); assist in referring patients to psych/Brain Aneurysm/AVM support groups at the recommendation of the Neurointerventional radiologist.
• Collaborate effectively with referring MD, Anesthesiology, neurosurgery, pediatrics, vascular surgery, and other radiologists to provide coordinated care.
• Demonstrate excellent understanding of insurance company requirements/pre-certification processes, including what is required from each insurance company and appropriate timing of scheduled procedures based on insurance requirements.
• Schedule procedures in MI with excellent knowledge of precertification requirements.
• Manage approximately 15 to 25 consults weekly and a large amount of weekly follow-up MRI/MRA or consults.
• Utilize excellent knowledge of Doxy for telemedicine visits when needed; facilitate patients’ usage of Doxy for their scheduled telemedicine appointments.
• Book cases based on level of difficulty at the hospital in respect to acuity of cases in relationship to Neurointerventional radiologist’s schedule, in coordination with anesthesia and neurosurgery/other disciplines as needed.
• Exhibit flexibility due to ever-changing neuroradiologist schedule and need for coordination with other disciplines’ availabilities; able to cancel or reschedule clinic to accommodate emergencies.
• Work order lists on ARV to assist in scheduling pending procedures and follow-ups.
• Maintain excellent professional relationships with CINJ and subspecialized referring physician office staff and the Special Procedures Department at RWJ.
• Maintain knowledge of procedure and protocol to assist the technologist or radiologist with the procedure, including patient preparation.
• Obtain clinical information, reports, or images prior to the procedure.
• Explain procedures to patients.
• Manage time-sensitive Dual Antiplatelet therapy (Plavix/ASA) initiation, monitoring, and adjustment based on subspecific lab data (Verify Now Lab Test) from the lab at RWJ.
• Continually monitor medications/lab values to adjust and maintain; assess and report to Chief Administrative RN and/or Neurointerventional radiologist patients that are non-responders and need to start on substitute meds such as Brilinta/Eliquis.

Requirements

• High School Graduate
• Medical Assistant (Certification preferred but not required)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Familiar with Medical Terminology

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and life insurance
• 401k/pension and profit-sharing plans
• Generous paid time off policy

Pay

From $22/hr

Schedule

8:30 AM – 5:00 PM