Tech Assistant

RadNet • Village of Lynbrook, NY

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About The Position

The Tech Assistant supports a patient-focused imaging care team by handling patient reception and registration, appointment coordination, documentation, and assistance to technologists. The role helps ensure patients receive timely, professional service and that equipment and tools are sterilized before each exam. It also requires safeguarding patient health information, property, medications, and financial information while maintaining respectful, cooperative relationships with patients, families, the public, and coworkers.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• One year of previous medical office experience.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• BLS certification.
• Passion for patient care, sound judgment, and professionalism in all situations.
• Effective professional communication and interpersonal skills, with respect for patients, guests, and colleagues.
• Structured approach to work, ability to understand complex problems, and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Recent medical or radiology office work experience.

Responsibilities

• Greet and register patients, collect copayments, verify patient information, and notify team members when patients arrive.
• Communicate appointment delays promptly and offer rescheduling to support timely patient care.
• Obtain insurance authorizations and patient information, collect signatures, and ensure required documentation is accurate and complete.
• Schedule, reschedule, or cancel appointments; confirm appointments and notify staff of changes as needed.
• Ensure equipment and tools are sterilized in each department before every patient exam.
• Assist technologists with patients.
• Safeguard patient property and protected health information.
• Safeguard on-site medications in accordance with company policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Respect company property, including cash and patient financial information held on-site or in patient portals.
• Maintain professional behavior and respond to the needs of patients and coworkers.
• Respect patient boundaries and cultural sensitivities during interactions.
• Interact diplomatically and sympathetically with patients, families, and the public in a clinical setting.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health Savings Accounts with employer funding.
• Wellness dollars.
• 401(k) employer match.
• Free services at any company imaging center for the employee and immediate family.

What This Job Offers

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