ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Acquires pertinent prior images and reports for all modalities in accordance to radiologist protocols
• Prepares and organizes according to schedule for next day, while also monitoring daily schedule for add-ons
• Call patients to obtain healthcare information
• Initiates requests for reports and prior images and determines urgency of request to ensure timely reporting
• Enters orders into RIS for outside studies received that will be imported into the PACS system
• Provides updates to department manager or coordinator on delays of film/image requests, and any difficult cases that may result in delayed reporting or interrupted patient care
• Communicate with courier as needed for stat deliveries
• Utilizes all forms of electronic data sharing including: InterMed PACs, outside facility PACs that InterMed can access, ITR and CD importing both incoming and outgoing
• Receive all films/image requests and ensures timely delivery to requesting party in all imaging formats
• Maintains film/images sign in/out function in the Utilize RIS (Radiology Information System)
• Conducts film purging process and disposes of all documents containing PHI appropriately
• Monitors exams requiring WET READINGS, scan preliminary report attaching to Imaging order and monitors systems for timely transcription
• Initiates and acts as primary contact for providers with regard to missing reports and addendum requests with radiology group
• Troubleshoots file room issues, missing films, physician requests etc.
• Provide training in the records management process
• Act as a resource to other departments within the company
• Other responsibilities as directed by manager or coordinator

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to work well independently and interact professionally with others.
• Compassion and empathy
• Experience with EMR/eClinical Works, PACs and RIS systems
• Understanding of HIPAA/Patient confidentiality
• Detail oriented
• Analytical skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent professional judgment and decision making ability
• Strong computer skills
• Flexibility and willingness to work as a team member
• Able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks with great accuracy
• Professional appearance
• Communications skills both written and oral
• Previous medical records experience
• Medical terminology and basic anatomy

SCHEDULE:

Four (4) days, 9-hour shift, 36 hours per week

InterMed is an equal opportunity workplace and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.