Medical MRI - Assistant Full Time

Orthopedic Specialists of SW Florida•Fort Myers, FL

About The Position

Job Summary : Assist MRI technician directly and indirectly with patient care. This position will have unrestricted access to protected health information (PHI) pertaining to patients. Essential Functions : Checks in and out patients for MRI Accurately schedule appointments for MRI and Reschedule patients as required. Ensure proper medical documentation, medications and medical history are documented Identify patient’s chief complaint or reason for visit Prepare patient for MRI Confirm patient appointments. Contact cancelled no-show patients to check their progress and reschedule appointment as necessary. Answer incoming calls demonstrating proper telephone etiquette Check Authorizations for MRI Core Competences: Responsible for promoting the Standards of Excellence for Orthopedic Specialists while demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior toward patients, visitors, volunteers, peers and physicians Maintain a neat and orderly work environment, demonstrates the ability to organize and prioritize work during heavy workload situations to expedite patient care Maintain strictest confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA compliance Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments Work independently while understanding the need to communicate and coordinate work efforts with other employees and organizations Additional Comments: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of persons so assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Minimum of 1 year health care experience
Knowledge of medical terminology
Strong organizational skills
Computer Literate - Windows environment
Ability to perform essential duties as assigned
Ability to clearly communicate written and verbal instructions
Ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks and prioritize
Ability to demonstrate proper telephone etiquette
Knowledge of OSHA requirements
Knowledge of medical terminology, equipment, procedures, instruments and common safety hazards and precautions
Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients at times
Standing and walking for extensive periods of time
Occasional lifting, carrying supplies, squatting, and bending
Manual dexterity sufficient to operate keyboard, calculator and other office equipment as necessary
Ability to view computer screens for long periods of time

Responsibilities

Assist MRI technician directly and indirectly with patient care
Checks in and out patients for MRI
Accurately schedule appointments for MRI and Reschedule patients as required
Ensure proper medical documentation, medications and medical history are documented
Identify patient’s chief complaint or reason for visit
Prepare patient for MRI
Confirm patient appointments
Contact cancelled no-show patients to check their progress and reschedule appointment as necessary
Answer incoming calls demonstrating proper telephone etiquette
Check Authorizations for MRI
Promote the Standards of Excellence for Orthopedic Specialists
Maintain a neat and orderly work environment
Maintain strictest confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA compliance
Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision
Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments
Work independently while understanding the need to communicate and coordinate work efforts with other employees and organizations