SCO Expeditor

Southern California Orthopedic Institute•Bakersfield, CA

7d•$25 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Southern California Orthopedic Institute is the preferred expert for diagnosing and treating bone, joint, and muscle injuries and conditions as well as musculoskeletal and spinal disorders in adults and children. Our Mission is to provide comprehensive musculoskeletal and supporting services in a manner that demonstrates compassion, value and superior service for every patient encounter while promoting organizational unity and operational efficiency. This role involves importing Radiologic exams into Care Connect.

Requirements

Six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Knowledge of SCOI Database software and Word Processing software.

Nice To Haves

Collects and researches data.
Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
Manages difficult or emotional patient situations; Responds promptly to patient needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance.
Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.
Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.
Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
Treats people with respect.
Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization’s goals and values.
Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Develops realistic action plans.
Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Volunteers readily; Seeks increased responsibilities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Responsibilities

Imports all CDs into PACS/CC
Digitizes all outside films into PACS/CC
Burn CDs for physicians and patients (special request only)
Assists answering phones in Radiology Department
Handles requests for images & reports
Places orders for re-reads, over-reads, and addendums
Communicates with Radiologists for STAT requests
Manages three different workstations simultaneously to import CD in a timely manner
Requests images from Radnet Remote
Monitors LifeImage inboxes
Prepares and communicates with physician team to ensure images are prepared for upcoming surgeries
Sends surgical images to surgery centers using LifeImage.
Assist the Radiology Technicians when needed
MRI Dept. requests
QME/IME: Uploads studies directly to old SCOI PACS
Medical Records: Uploads medical records requests from film to Epic
Dexa Scans: Uploads to Epic