Bone Density Tech

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Boston, MA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Bone Density Technicians provide direct patient care by performing and analyzing bone density scans and writing and editing test reports. In addition, they perform various administrative responsibilities for the physicians and department, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, obtaining prior authorizations, and filing and photocopying. Incumbents participate in employer sponsored continuing education and training to become a Certified Bone Density Technician (CBDT) by the International Society of Clinical Densitometry (ISCD).

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required.
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.

Nice To Haves

Vocational or Technical training preferred in Medical Assistant Training
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.

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.