What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Secretary- Radiologist Liaison position at UNC Health Southeastern?
POSITION SUMMARY:
- Administrative Support: Providing daily operational and administrative support, including answering telephones, routing messages, maintaining files and reports, and primary contact for onsite and remote radiologists.
- Maintain Work Schedule: Coordinate the work schedule with onsite and remote radiologists to maintain effective coverage 24/7 coverage.
- Primary Contact: Liaison with organizational departments to ensure medical staff and organizational compliance.
- Communication: Ensuring smooth communication and coordination among staff, patients, and other hospital departments. Point person for physician to radiologist communications, requests or concerns.
- Monitor dictation list and access available resources to maintain timely reporting.
- Staff & Radiologist Communication: Liaise with healthcare providers and the imaging team to manage schedules and provide timely updates.
- Workflow Oversight: Monitor the department's daily workflow, ensuring proper coverage and resource allocation.
- Conflict Resolution: Troubleshoot and resolve scheduling conflicts to maintain an efficient schedule.
- Training: Facilitate scheduling for training new staff on departmental systems.
EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS, TRAINING and EXPERIENCE:
Minimum Required:
- Education: High school diploma or GED minimum, with an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred. High school diploma with
- Proficient in verbal, written and telecommunications.
- Proficient in use of keyboard and basic computer applications.
Preferred: Twelve months’ experience in a professional or healthcare-related business office or clinical setting, such as an acute hospital or outpatient
center. Fluent with Medical Terminology.
ADDITIONAL SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
- Computer Proficiency: Experience with computer systems and common office applications like Microsoft Office.
- Problem-Solving: The ability to analyze situations and find timely solutions to scheduling issues.