Radiology Tech Aide/Scheduler - Brockton, Per Diem

Boston Medical Center•Brockton, MA

23h•$17 - $25

About The Position

Performs a wide variety of clerical and ancillary responsibilities that include but are not limited to: associated telephone duties such as accepting add-ons orders, calling “wet readings” patient appointment and exam instruction. Monitors daily patient schedules in multiple ultrasound locations, along with scheduling and registration functions. Tracks and edits all physician orders and exams to ensure correct charges, including medical necessity coding when required. Provides previous related imaging and printing, with occasion file clerk responsibilities to ensure film availability and distribution. Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills. Key Reponsibilities: Assists with the coordination and communication of patient exam scheduling, transportation, preparation, and results management. Prepares and assembles required pre-exam paperwork, including exam order, relevant patient history/laboratory results, and patient education documentation. Serves as a patient escort as needed. Coordinates, performs, and/or assists with patient transportation including those that requires the use of wheelchairs and stretchers. Identifies patients for transportation by asking patient for name and date-of-birth and verifying this information against the patient identification band prior to movement. Assists with the completion of HIS, PACS, and Tele-radiology functions to ensure proper image reporting, billing, and image management. Assists with basic supply inventory management. Communicates supply / equipment needs to the supervisor effectively, reordering when appropriate. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Typing, office correspondence, customer service.
Ability to effectively perform work independently and as a team-member.
Excellent customer service and patient care skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Knowledge of clerical functions, including data entry, storage, retrieval, and management as well as telephone, e-mail, fax, and interpersonal skills.
Detail oriented and able to accurately perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Reception/office experience required.
Previous computer entry/ word processing experience required.
Strong communications, interpersonal and organizational skills required.
Reception/office experience required.
BLS for Health Care Professionals through American Heart Association required by hired date.
Office, Meditech, McKesson PACS, radiology information, hospital information, and scheduling software.
Scanner, fax, telephone.

Nice To Haves

Medical setting and medical terminology preferred.
Meditech knowledge helpful.
Medical setting and medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists with the coordination and communication of patient exam scheduling, transportation, preparation, and results management.
Prepares and assembles required pre-exam paperwork, including exam order, relevant patient history/laboratory results, and patient education documentation.
Serves as a patient escort as needed.
Coordinates, performs, and/or assists with patient transportation including those that requires the use of wheelchairs and stretchers.
Identifies patients for transportation by asking patient for name and date-of-birth and verifying this information against the patient identification band prior to movement.
Assists with the completion of HIS, PACS, and Tele-radiology functions to ensure proper image reporting, billing, and image management.
Assists with basic supply inventory management.
Communicates supply / equipment needs to the supervisor effectively, reordering when appropriate.
Performs other duties as assigned.