Diagnostic Imaging Assistant, Ultrasound - per diem

UR Medicine Thompson Health•Canandaigua, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The DI Assistant will provide clerical support for the CMG Ultrasound department through interaction and coordination with the Diagnostic Imaging Director, Supervisors and Chief of Diagnostic Imaging. The DI Assistant plays a vital role in assuring diagnostic care is made available to each patient through referrals, appointments and services. The DI Assistant provides full support for the OB/GYN Ultrasound Department in the form of telephone response, patient scheduling of future and recall appointments, obtaining physician order prior to testing, verifying accuracy of request with order in McKesson Paragon and PACS. The DI Assistant will manage the maintenance of medical records, film filing and the dept’s computerized system PACS system for digital imaging. The DI Assistant will assist in, and perform diverse tasks required to maintain an efficient and organized office.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED or previous experience.
Customer service experience required.
Medical terminology strongly desired or must agree to complete on line course within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree preferred.
Secretarial/Clerical experience with strong organizational skills preferred.
Expertise in Microsoft Word and Excel helpful.
Computer knowledge and skills including but not limited to the various McKesson Paragon applications involved in scheduling, ordering and resulting of Diagnostic Imaging examinations and on-line digital imaging (PACS) preferred.
Minimum of 2 years of previous medical office and/or hospital experience preferred.
Minimum of 1 year of computerized or electronic scheduling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide clerical support for the CMG Ultrasound department.
Coordinate with the Diagnostic Imaging Director, Supervisors and Chief of Diagnostic Imaging.
Ensure diagnostic care is made available to each patient through referrals, appointments and services.
Provide full support for the OB/GYN Ultrasound Department.
Handle telephone response.
Schedule patient appointments (future and recall).
Obtain physician orders prior to testing.
Verify accuracy of requests with orders in McKesson Paragon and PACS.
Manage the maintenance of medical records.
Manage film filing.
Manage the department's computerized system (PACS) for digital imaging.
Assist in and perform diverse tasks to maintain an efficient and organized office.