PACS Administrator Assistant - Radiology - Per Diem - Shift

Kern Medical has been a community cornerstone since its founding in 1867. Today, we are an acute care teaching center with 222 beds, offering the only advanced trauma care between Fresno and Los Angeles. Kern Medical offers a range of primary, specialty, and multi-specialty services including high-risk pregnancy care, inpatient psychiatric services integrated with county mental health programs, and a growing network of outpatient clinics providing personalized patient-centered wellness care. Kern Medical cares for 15,000 inpatients and 125,000 clinic patients a year.

• Per Diem employees supplement department staffing needs, with no guarantee of minimum hours.
• Must be willing and available to work four (4) shifts per six (6) week scheduling period.

Position: PACS Administrator Assistant - Radiology - Per Diem - Shift

Compensation:

The estimated pay for this position is $19.2821 to $25.8072 per hour. This reflects only a portion of the total compensation package for this position. Additional compensation may be available for this role through differentials, incentives, and bonuses.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

The PACS Administrator Assistant is distinguished from other clerical support classifications by its specialized support activities requiring knowledge and experience in the different imaging management computer programs needed in the Radiology and Imaging Department. The PACS Administrator Assistant provides support to the PACS Administrator and to other technologists of the different modalities within the Department.

Essential Functions:

• Monitor and manage the function and workflow of the PACs system, including worklists for QA issues.
• Exports and sends images electronically or on cd/dvd’s for patients throughout the day.
• Imports cd’s and digital images/film as requested throughout the day.
• Manages Radiology records to include digital, paper, and film.
• Sends digital images using various platforms to include faxes and electronic reports to outside facilities ensuring outside provider reports are sent in a timely manner.
• Prints daily Mammography schedules, prepares documentation needed for the appointments, including requesting or importing and scanning in priors.
• Scans mammography patients’ letters and BIRADs into PACS throughout the day.
• Assists in providing images for PowerPoint presentations for radiology conferences.
• Assists radiologists with calls, paging, faxing, and making copies.
• Answers incoming phone calls throughout the day.
• During the weekends, calls in the on-call te as needed.
• Provides imaging records management support for Health Department’s requests.
• Provides imaging records management support for legal cases.
• Provides computer systems training and assistance to the radiologists (PACS, Powerscribe, Electronic Medical Record).
• Assists the technologists with any PACS related issues as needed (which include merging of exams and accession numbers during and following downtime).

Other Functions:

• Performs other duties of similar nature or level as required.

Employment Standards:

High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent, AND three years of clerical, general computer and office experience directly related to the area of assignment; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to obtain the knowledge and skill to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Additional Requirements:

Some Positions May Require:

• Possession of a Valid California Driver’s License

• Certification of Transcription speed of 45 net words per minute

• Proficiency in the use of word processing software, such as Microsoft Word and WordPerfect.

Knowledge of:

Statistical methods; data compilation methods; inventory maintenance principles; customer service principles; standard office procedures, methods, and equipment; basic filing and recordkeeping principles; basic mathematical concepts; English language, grammar, and punctuation.

Skill in:

Compiling and managing data; preparing a variety of reports; prioritizing work; performing multiple tasks simultaneously; entering information into a database; maintaining various records and files; preparing presentations; using computers and specialized imaging related software applications; performing mathematical calculations; processing forms using established guidelines; providing customer service; filing; keyboarding; using standard office equipment; and, communicating both orally and in writing sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Supplemental:

A background check may be required for this classification.

All Kern Medical employees are designated “Disaster Service Workers”. In the event of a disaster or civil disorder, all Kern Medical employees are to remain at work or to report to work in a safe and practicable manner. 

If position responsibilities require driving a personal vehicle, then possession of a current valid California Driver’s License and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.

If position responsibilities require driving a vehicle owned, leased or rented by Kern Medical, then possession of a current valid California Driver’s license, a signed authorization for Release of Drivers Record Information and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.