RADIOLOGY RECEPTIONIST - Full Time Days

Slocum Dickson Medical Group•Town of New Hartford, NY

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About The Position

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the efficient flow of patients in and out of Radiology, scheduling appointments, answering the phone, retrieving test results as needed. Filing, generating billing information from the computer, and general inter-radiology communication.

Requirements

Graduated from High School or completed GED requirements and some experience in medical office environment preferred.
Possesses knowledge of medical terminology and general office procedures
has limited knowledge of computer and insurance coverage
demonstrates ability to communicate with patients in a professional, courteous, and caring manner
has ability to evaluate problem situations, follow through on problems and set priorities
has ability to understand and follow through on problems and set priorities
has ability to understand and follow through with assigned tasks
demonstrates consideration of co-workers
ability to function efficiently in a hectic, fast-paced area, and possess organizational skills.
Requires sitting, standing bending and reaching.
May require lifting up to 20 pounds.
Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office equipment such as computer, fax, calculators and telephone.
Requires normal hearing and vision.

Responsibilities

Answering phones
Greeting patients
Processing patient orders in RIS/PACs
Arriving and scanning walk in appointments
Retrieving reports
Faxing reports
Scheduling: Sono, CT Scan, mammo, nuclear medicine, BMD, general radiology.
Giving preps (instructing patients), CT scans, BE, IVP
Pulling films as needed (printing films)
Coding exams (give the diagnosis)
Performs other duties as assigned
Utilizes RIS/PACS System to enter, retrieve, and maintain data.
May be exposed to hazardous drugs.
Attends OSHA training upon initial employee orientation and annually completes an OSHA competency.