Imaging Service Clerk

Company: UnityPoint Health
Location: Moline
Posted on: June 6, 2021

Job Description:

Overview

This individual will greet and check patients in to the Women's Imaging Centers. They are also required to perform clerical procedures necessary for the operation of Imaging Services.

Responsibilities

Job Performance Utilizes the HIS/RIS/PACS efficiently and effectively Greets and directs all patients presenting to the Women's Imaging Registration Desks. Ensures completeness of registration. Verification of provider orders Enters exam orders into HIS/RIS system Uses proper phone etiquette Imports/transfers images in PACS. Obtains prior outside images for comparison Burns images on CD and documents release of record appropriately Is responsible for film purgingPatient Care Utilizes phone etiquette appropriately when speaking with patients, family and physicians per hospital policy. Patient focused care when working with patients/physician's office to release images in a timely manner Assists patients, if needed, with completion of breast history / CA risk Working with technical staff, ensures timeliness of exam. Is responsible for printing out and sending patient mammography reminder lettersQuality Improvement Participates in Performance Improvement activities Maintains working knowledge of PACS/RIS/HIS systems Receives calls regarding patient schedules/add-ons and relays information to technical staff in a timely manner Monitors unread exams list in PACS awaiting prior images to ensure as timely a report turn-around time as possible. Maintains working knowledge of the Mammography tracking system.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.

Preferred or Specialized

Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education:

High School graduate or GED equivalent

Medical Terminology

Experience:

1-2 yrs Medical experience with computer knowledge and medical terminology.

Data entry.

Hospital clerical

Medical Office

License(s)/Certification(s):

Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Accountability
• Adaptability
• Collaboration
• Communication - written & verbal
• Decision making
• Flexibility
• Customer/patient focused
• Interpersonal skills
• Independent Judgment & Decision Making
• Managing priorities/deadlines
• Planning and organizing skills
• Problem-solving and analytical ability
• Professionalism
• Relationship management
• Self-Development
• Teamwork
• Technical Aptitude - ability to learn new systems quickly

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