X-Ray Assistant
About The Position
At Newport Orthopedic Institute, "Motion is Life!" What you’ll find here is something special – it’s purposeful work done with a shared sense of community that brings us all together. We take pride in bringing motion back to the lives of the patients we serve. NOI has established a remarkable track record of innovation and medical care that enables our providers to improve the lives of our patients. Our facilities are located in Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, and Irvine. The X-Ray Assistant is responsible for all aspects of back-office tasks including, but not limited to: preparing patients to see the physician, assisting the physician with procedures, responding to requests for information from patients, pharmacies, and work comp adjusters, and completing forms and paperwork as requested. Candidate will be tasked with scheduling tests as requested, performing X-Ray related duties, and performing other duties as directed. Works as a team with other medical assistants in the subspecialty area to provide patients with an excellent encounter.
Requirements
- One to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Familiarity with Centricity, TouchChart and PACS software or, at minimum, is proficient on a computer
- Comfortable using e-mail and interacting with Internet applications
- Good communication and customer service skills
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of practice management preferred
- AA Degree or Trade School Preferred
Responsibilities
- Using Centricity, TouchChart and PACS programs, receives x-ray requests from doctors; notifies X-Ray Tech.
- Prints x-ray orders
- Transports patients to and from exam rooms to appropriate x-ray area (Extremity, ARC, Sports or Spine); obtain wheelchair when needed.
- Helps patient onto/off of table, as needed.
- Sends message to appropriate Medical Assistant when x-rays are complete.
- Brings up X-ray image in exam room upon returning patient to exam room.
- Assists Help Desk Support Specialist in providing instruction to physicians, as needed.
- Scans films brought in from patient from outside service provider.
- Delivers films to Hoag Hospital, as needed.
- Prints films as needed.
- Requests films from archives, as needed, until all charts are digitally stored.
- Scans/files patient documents into TouchChart.
- Maintains patient confidentiality; complies with HIPAA and compliance guidelines established by the practice.
- Maintains detailed knowledge of practice management and other computer software as it relates to job functions.
- Attends all regular staff meetings.
- Completes all other duties as assigned by supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
