Patient Care Assistant I

Inland Imaging•Royal Oak, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant I is a Part Time, Regular position working Saturday and Sunday, 12 hour shifts at South Center Imaging Center. This position is eligible for a $3.00 per hour weekend shift differential. The Patient Care Assistant – MRI must be able to: work effectively and efficiently in a fast paced environment in meeting continual deadlines; handle multiple priorities with constant interruptions; be highly organized to meet deadlines. Organizational skills are essential. Interacts with the radiologists, other departments within Inland Imaging, patients and family members and outside contacts. Excellent written, verbal and personal communication skills; be tactful and diplomatic; and be highly confidential. Makes decisions regarding daily work priorities and other decisions based on company policies and procedures.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED required
One year minimum experience in the medical field.
Must be able to pass a background check required by RCW 43.43.830-840 to work with children under the age of 16, developmentally disabled persons or vulnerable adults
Eligible employees must be able to pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test.

Nice To Haves

Anatomy and medical terminology preferred.
Medical office experience preferred.
Understanding of MRI procedures to be read by radiologist preferred.
Experience with the following computer applications is highly desired: Outlook; Kronos; Replicon; Imagecast; Stentor; IDXterm; Flowcast; Allscripts; Intranet, EPIC and Medicalis

Responsibilities

Escort patients to exam rooms and instruct patient in the appropriate preparation for exam
Maintain clean, well stocked exam and dressing rooms
Pull previous studies and reports
Assist scheduling department with scheduling patients and call backs as needed
Assist Technologists with patients as needed
Interact with Nursing, Front Office Core, and Reading Room Assistants to ensure smooth work flow throughout the clinic or hospital
Maintain clean scan room environment
Use required computer programs proficiently
May transport patients to/from inpatient department or Emergency Room to/from Inland Imaging department.
Knowledgeable of hospital codes and infection status (if applicable)
Performs other duties as assigned
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality within the Inland Imaging companies and Inland’s customers.
Honest, pleasant manner and good personal hygiene.
Free of alcohol and drug abuse.
Valid state driver’s license and proof of insurance.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Detail oriented; ability to multi-task; organized and able to work in a fast paced environment.
Demonstrates self-directed learning and participation in continuing education through professional journals, approved seminars, etc.
Ability to consider individual needs in communication with and assessment and treatment of patients of all ages.
Adheres to departmental standards and personnel policies by demonstrating professional demeanor in conduct and appearance.
Follows company departmental standards and personnel policies by using good teamwork and communication skills to help identify concerns and solutions, assisting where needed to ensure a smooth functioning department.
Performs other duties as required by displaying team spirit and self-growth, accepting and performing other projects and responsibilities, and requesting other projects and responsibilities.
Rotates to other shifts and locations as needed.
Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
Attendance is required for this position.
Treats all patients and coworkers with dignity and respect
Provides excellent customer service
Conforms to Joint Commission and HIPAA regulations
Complies with PHI (Protected Health Information)
Demonstrates the Inland Imaging Core Values Show We Care, Do The Right Thing, Maximize Individual Potential, Always Aim Higher