Clerk Unit Secretary

POSITION OVERVIEW (non-exempt):

To perform the clerical portion of the radiology department. Must serve as the receptionist while preparing and maintaining the daily records of the department.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Medical or secretarial education preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology is a necessity.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

Reports to Radiology Manager

DIRECT REPORTS:

None

POSITION-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Serve as the receptionist for the department by answering the phone, scheduling, and receiving patients.
• Coordinate patient scheduling for all imaging services.
• Maintain continuity of patient workflow.
• Maintain daily records of the radiology department including, but not limited to: electronic order entry, working knowledge of JCHC computerized Hospital Information System, basic computer knowledge, keeping files in order, performing charges, and any other duty necessary to maintain order.
• Ensure the delivery of the radiology reports to proper destinations (medical floors, medical records, and physician clinics).
• Maintain patient written orders.
• Assist in patient and physician instruction for exam preparation.
• Coordinate or assist in other clerical duties as they may arise.
• May be required to perform other duties as designated by supervisor.
• Regular and punctual attendance.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works in a climate-controlled environment
• May come in contact with hazardous chemical or treatment modalities
• Possibility exists of exposure to communicable diseases, blood/body fluids, chemicals, and gases
• Moderate to loud noise environment when machines/equipment in use
• Involvement in checking in/moving of supplies may result in unavoidable work-related injury
• Must be constantly alert for patient/family emergency situations