Radiology Aide Front Office

Kent Hospital • Warwick, RI

6d

About The Position

Primary Function Responsible for receiving patients and processing patient records for the Diagnostic Imaging department. Responsibilities Greets patients and places orders for testing into the computer system if necessary. Transports patients to dressing area if needed and contacts appropriate departments when patient has arrived. Coordinates patient arrival for diagnostic imaging , special procedures, cardiac cath. and technical services. Uploads/downloads imaging CDs at requests and works with HIS to ensure patient results are distributed appropriately. Distributes reports to physician offices and other medical facilities upon request and in the manner requested ( fax, mail, courier). Coordinates prior reports/ images as required (films, files, CD, reports). Coordinates follow-up appointments or verbal orders form physician offices. Prints and reviews daily schedules for patient testing. Stocks and organizes dressing rooms for patients. Assist technologist with patient movement when required. Coordinates appropriate paperwork for Radiologists on off hours for other XRA sites to be read. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A High School diploma required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with patients in a healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receiving patients
• Processing patient records
• Greets patients
• Places orders for testing into the computer system if necessary
• Transports patients to dressing area if needed
• Contacts appropriate departments when patient has arrived
• Coordinates patient arrival for diagnostic imaging , special procedures, cardiac cath. and technical services
• Uploads/downloads imaging CDs at requests
• Works with HIS to ensure patient results are distributed appropriately
• Distributes reports to physician offices and other medical facilities upon request and in the manner requested ( fax, mail, courier)
• Coordinates prior reports/ images as required (films, files, CD, reports)
• Coordinates follow-up appointments or verbal orders form physician offices
• Prints and reviews daily schedules for patient testing
• Stocks and organizes dressing rooms for patients
• Assist technologist with patient movement when required
• Coordinates appropriate paperwork for Radiologists on off hours for other XRA sites to be read
• Performs all other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED