What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology Assistant position at Med Center Health?
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Position Summary
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Performs a variety of support functions to the Radiology Department to include reception, data entry of radiology charges, coordination of patient flow, and other general clerical functions.
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Minimum Qualifications
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Work Experience
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Previous administrative support or patient care experience preferred.
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Education-
High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
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Certifications/Licensure-
None required.
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Job Specific Performance Standards
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The duties listed below are a summary of the major essential functions of this position. The position may require other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned, and specific functions may change from time to time.
- Answers incoming phone calls and greets visitors to department. Determines nature of call/visit and provides appropriate response and/or guidance. Refers more complex issues appropriately. Takes messages and/or refers visitor/caller to appropriate person.
- Receives patients scheduled for radiology procedures to department and facilitates patient flow within Radiology Department. Verifies that patient has been registered. Verifies physician order to patient requisition. Compiles and places requisition and name card in appropriate location. Notifies modality of arriving patients.
- Prints reports from the computer when necessary.
- Monitors patients in waiting areas.
- Mails, faxes and distributes reports to physicians as needed.
- Keeps work area clean and well stocked. Keeps blanket warmer filled as needed.
- Notifies nurse or supervisor of discrepancies or problems with patients or work environment.
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