Clerk Coordinator-X-Ray | Part-Time

Singing River Health System • Ocean Springs, MS

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Clerk Coordinator is the first point of contact in the Radiology department and must ensure a pleasant experience for both patients and visitors. The Clerk Coordinator minimizes medical risk to the patient and minimizes liability by correctly identifying the patient with the appropriate identification band and patient labels; and, verifying orders for the correct procedure being done. The Clerk Coordinator is responsible for the clerical functions of the department, to include but not limited to: answering phones, transferring calls, taking messages and scheduling appointments and tests as needed. The Clerk Coordinator processes and coordinates requests, prints, scans, faxes, and distributes documents when and where needed; and, copies images to CD's and releases the records as requested by following the Release of Information policy. The Clerk Coordinator maintains continuous contact with the public, patients, other hospital personnel, and the medical staff, always carrying out the responsibilities of the position with professionalism. Expectation is for all performed duties to be in accordance with Singing River Health System procedures and policies, accreditation organization, and governing guidance and publications for health care employees. DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.).
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Basic understanding of medical terminology.
• Ability to function independently, adapt to workload demands, set priorities, and understand and set goals.
• Valid driver license.
• Must be able to work flexible hours.

Nice To Haves

• Clerical and customer service experience preferred.
• Medical terminology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answering phones, transferring calls, and taking messages.
• Scheduling appointments and tests.
• Processing and coordinating requests.
• Printing, scanning, faxing, and distributing documents.
• Copying images to CDs and releasing records according to policy.
• Maintaining continuous contact with the public, patients, other hospital personnel, and medical staff.
• Ensuring a pleasant experience for patients and visitors.
• Minimizing medical risk and liability by correctly identifying patients and verifying orders.
• Performing duties in accordance with Singing River Health System procedures and policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED