Radiation Oncology Info Assistant - PRN

American Addiction Centers

1d•$20 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time, PRN (as needed) position in the Radiation Oncology department at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital. The role supports staffing needs, vacation coverage, and assists with various administrative and patient-facing tasks within the department. The department operates Monday through Friday during day shifts.

Requirements

2 years of secretarial experience, healthcare environment preferred.
High school or equivalent.
Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
Good communication skills.
Typing - minimum 30 wpm preferred.
Computer literate with multiple database, spreadsheet and software/windows applications (Excel, MSWord, PowerPoint).
Ability to create spreadsheets and manipulate data.

Responsibilities

Greet patients and families, answer questions, or direct them to appropriate personnel.
Schedule initial consult, follow-up, and simulation appointments.
Assist patients with medical history forms and obtain preliminary medical history.
Utilize AIDET with patients and families.
Demonstrate positive interpersonal skills and keep patients/families informed and reassured.
Coordinate and preauthorize imaging scans.
Initiate and complete prior authorizations for services.
Write letters for physician or department use.
Differentiate registration procedures based on visit type.
Create electronic charts while maintaining confidentiality.
Obtain medical records and outside images/records from other facilities.
Scan documents into patient electronic charts.
Input, edit, and send physician dictations.
Add, review, and complete QCLs.
Correct patient account or chart discrepancies.
Obtain patient clinical information from internal systems.
Take new patient intake information from referring physicians.
Answer departmental phones and page personnel as requested.
Take and relay accurate messages.
Keep staff informed and update EMR.
Communicate with physician practices.
Sort and distribute mail.
Respond to electronic communications in a timely manner.
Register patients into Allegra and Mosiaq, ensuring accuracy.
Complete the registration process, obtaining necessary forms and documents.
Obtain ICD 9 codes from physician/chart for computer entry.
Operate office equipment (telephones, fax, copier, scanner).
Maintain quality of data input.
Create swipe in queuing cards for patients.
Set and follow priorities to meet deadlines.
Seek appropriate personnel for clinical information requests.
Work independently and demonstrate organizational skills.
Follow up on pending matters.
Make appropriate, timely, and accurate decisions.
Locate and examine resources to solve problems.
Identify and handle routine daily problems effectively, involving leadership as appropriate.
Order office and nutritional supplies.
Attend annual Radiation safety in-service.
Participate and provide feedback in process improvement.
Participate and provide suggestions in department meetings.

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program