DIMENSIONS/SCOPE OF POSITION:
The Radiology Clerk provides administrative and technical support to the Imaging and DME departments, helping ensure smooth patient flow, accurate imaging records, and efficient day-to-day operations. This position works closely with radiology technologists, providers, and the DME team to support patient imaging and equipment needs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Escort patients to and from imaging as needed.
- Assist with maintaining an efficient patient flow throughout the imaging department.
- Import and transfer patient imaging studies into the appropriate systems.
- Create and burn CDs containing patient images for patients, providers, facilities, or other authorized parties.
- Enter and process imaging orders as directed by providers and clinical staff.
- Assist radiology technologists with administrative and departmental tasks.
- Help ensure imaging studies are properly associated with the correct patient and encounter.
- Provide general clerical and operational support to the imaging department.
- Assist the DME department with daily administrative and operational needs.
- Help prepare, organize, and maintain DME-related documentation and supplies.
- Communicate with clinical staff and other departments to assist with patient and imaging needs.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and follow HIPAA and company policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the imaging and DME departments.
- Enter patient demographics into Imaging system
- Ability to work in a cooperative manner with others
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Not Applicable
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or equivalent preferred; Previous healthcare, orthopedic, radiology, or medical office experience preferred.
Language Skills: Able to communicate effectively in the English language.
Mathematical Skills: Basic arithmetic skills are required.
Reasoning Ability: Identifies and resolves problems promptly.
Computer Skills: Must be computer literate. Basic computer skills required. Ability to learn electronic medical record and imaging systems.