Medical Imaging Assistant PRN

Banner Health•Greeley, CO

6d•$18 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Imaging Assistant supports technologists and/or nurses by performing non-technical patient- and procedure-related duties in accordance with department and facility policies. The role also provides clerical, administrative, and customer-service support to promote organized and efficient patient care. The position works under direct supervision in a fast-paced medical imaging department and may require handling multiple computer programs and competing demands. This PRN role primarily works Fridays at Banner Fort Collins Medical Center, with additional coverage for PTO and call-outs as needed. Weekday shifts may also be available at Banner North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Registry/Per Diem positions have no guaranteed hours and do not include a medical benefits package.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent working knowledge.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Good judgment and effective communication; discretion when interacting with patients, staff, and the public.
Working knowledge of medical terminology and computer literacy.
Knowledge of commonly used office software and keyboarding skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple responsibilities.
Ability to manage ongoing face-to-face contact with patients and staff in a busy medical office environment.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a transporter, EMT, and/or nursing assistant.
Working knowledge of medical terminology.
Experience with electronic medical records and insurance.
Knowledge of filing and/or retrieval systems.
Additional related education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

Support daily department operations by greeting patients and visitors, answering calls, scheduling appointments, entering orders, providing general information, resolving or routing customer concerns, and performing clerical and administrative duties.
Enter patient information into computer systems, scan documents into PACS, maintain patient records and chart forms, support medical-record requests, and maintain patient education materials; may perform quality control or validations.
Acquire, digitize, format, upload, and distribute digital patient records and images in PACS, maintaining filing systems according to department procedures.
Fulfill requests for images and reports in system, hard copy, or CD format while following protocols for confidential patient information.
Receive patients in applicable systems; confirm demographics and insurance information; perform insurance verification, collect applicable payments when required, enter pending discharges, coordinate appointments and transportation, and process discharges.
Prepare physician schedules, forms, labels, and patient charts; print and file transcription notes; reconcile charge tickets and identify incomplete tickets, missing codes, or missing diagnoses; forward completed billing materials.
Assist technologists and nurses with pre- and post-procedure room preparation, supplies, patient assistance, room stocking, and sterile tray setup where applicable; follow radiation safety policies. Escort patients, take vitals and history, and may assist with peripheral IV tasks or Point of Care Testing if required and appropriately trained and validated.
Maintain office, dietary, and medical supply levels, complete requisitions, and reconcile deliveries.