Imaging Library Assistant - Everett, WA

UnitedHealth Group•Everett, WA

4d•$16 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Maintains imaging records of Everett Clinic patients. Under general supervision, responsible for Management of imaging requests from patients and external facilities. Includes burning images to CDs, faxing reports, loading of external images to PACS, pushing images electronically via PACS to approved external facilities, scanning reports and digitizing film. Provides accurate and timely image management, and assists the Radiology Department and technical staff as assigned.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent
Proven knowledge of grammar, spelling and punctuation for typing patient information
Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload
Demonstrated ability to maintain efficient workflow throughout Data Management areas of Radiology.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, staff, and the public, adept at customer service
Demonstrated skills in general computer use, Bar Code Readers, Copy machines, Fax machines, Printers, Digitizers, CD Burners, Radiology Information Systems, and Electronic Imaging systems
Ability to speak clear and concise, read, understand and follow oral and written instruction

Nice To Haves

1+ years of work experience in a clinic or hospital
Medical terminology experience
Experience working with an electronic health record (EPIC)
Experience working with radiology information systems
Proven understanding of multi-specialty modality anatomy (i.e. CT, US, MR, NM, Mammography, and plain films) recognizes anatomy and image orientation
Proven understanding of medical terminology as it relates to Radiology

Responsibilities

Fulfills imaging records requests for patients, external facilities, and HIM Legal desk
Prepares imaging records for patient or courier pick-up, outgoing mail, electronic transfer, and faxes reports as requested in accordance with our Release of Medical Information policy AD-127
Pushes and receives/uploads images electronically to/from approved external facilities via PACS
Prepares Release of Information form to accompany CD’s prepared for patient pick up
Enters Release into Epic for all patient and continuation of care images and/or report requests
Loads images from CD’s and digitizes analog film from external facilities to TEC patient record in PACS, returns or properly disposes of records as instructed
Enters prior mammography data into mammography reporting system
Maintains storage of pediatric films. Coordinates with PACS/RIS Specialists to request addendums upon upload of comparison images
Observes HIPAA guidelines to maintain patient confidentiality. Sorts and delivers mail and faxes to appropriate people
Participates in professional development activities and attends meeting as required
Ensures accuracy and timeliness of patient image handling
Courteous and professional when responding to large volume of requests for assistance or service in an orderly and timely fashion
Ensures confidentiality of patient information
Understands and maintains day to day workflow, communicates within the department, while remaining flexible and able to adapt to changing needs and priorities
Reports to work as scheduled and on time per clinic policy
Responsible for equipment troubleshooting and initiates service calls