Department Support Asst CT Dept PRN

Trinity Health • Des Moines, IA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

MercyOne is seeking a Department Support Assistant for the Medical Imaging department. This role performs administrative duties, greets and checks in patients, completes patient registration, and manages office supplies. The position is PRN with varying hours and locations at Westlake and Downtown Hospitals. MercyOne is committed to improving community health and providing personalized, convenient care. MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center is Iowa's largest medical center and one of the Midwest's largest referral centers.

Requirements

• High school diploma preferred or high school equivalency.
• Typing ability and basic computer skills.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training for child and dependent adult abuse within three (3) months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• One-year administrative experience preferred.
• Medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs administrative duties for the department.
• Greets patients and visitors.
• Checks in each patient and announces arrival to the appropriate area of the hospital.
• Completes patient registration as needed.
• Operates PC, fax machine, copy machine and other office equipment as necessary.
• Demonstrates proper phone etiquette and utilization of computers, including completion of exam, data entry, charting during procedure and prior to imaging.
• Checks surgery and imaging records for completeness and follows up with appropriate personnel to ensure records are completed.
• Collects and stickers patient charts.
• Acts as a liaison for patients and their families in the waiting room.
• Communicates appropriately with staff, physicians, and other departments with the ability to prioritize in an environment that is often hectic and subject to frequent interruptions.
• Performs registration functions as needed.
• Maintains a high degree of accuracy in collecting patient demographics and insurance information from various sources.
• Escorts/transports patients as needed.
• Manages office supply inventory.

Benefits

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What This Job Offers

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