Tech Assistant/Medical Assistant

Responsibilities

• Affords assistance to the modality technologist and/or radiologists within the scope of their job skills and licensure.
• Prints technologists’ daily schedule.
• Safeguards sterilization of equipment and tools in each department before every patient exam.
• Confirms patient appointments and schedules callbacks when necessary.
• Assists patients with paperwork and explains exam/procedure to patients or coordinates with someone if language or other issues interfere with the patients’ accurate understanding of their procedures.
• Answers any questions the patient might have regarding their exam/procedure.
• Gives patients oral contrast as indicated by exam.
• Verifies patients’ insurance.
• Takes patients’ blood pressure for nuclear medicine exams.
• Administers IVs as needed.
• Ensures that supplies needed for the technologists are appropriately maintained and orders supplies when necessary.
• Uploads previous exams and requests addendums.
• Calls doctors’ offices for labs on patients, as needed.
• Completes film or CD requests for patients and/or outside facilities.
• Requests priors from outside facilities.
• Consults with Radiologists, as needed.
• Assists front office staff, as needed.
• Supports the insurance verification department and retrieves authorizations, as needed.
• Promotes public relations through excellent service to patients, referring physicians, vendors, and other clients on the phone and in person.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• One year of previous medical office experience
• Intermediate computer skills
• Medical terminology knowledge
• Recent medical/radiology office work experience (preferred)
• BLS certification

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverages
• Health Savings Account with employer funding
• Wellness dollars
• 401(k) Employer Match
• Free services at any of our imaging centers for you and your immediate family

Pay

$18-$24.00 per hour