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Description

• Maintain office equipment and inform appropriate personnel of service needs.
• Interact directly with patients, family members, staff members, and healthcare professionals. 
• Problem solve utilizing independent judgment.
• Utilize computer system to enter, retrieve, edit, and print data as required.
• Answer work area telephones and triage calls as appropriate.
• Obtain and input pertinent patient demographic and insurance data, as required, for patient registration and billing. 
• Possess knowledge of pre-authorization requirements for imaging procedures.
• Retrieve or instruct patients to obtain prior images or medical records pertinent for review at the time of testing.
• Provide general clerical support and serve as a resource individual for imaging support personnel. 
• Possess an in-depth knowledge of specific department functions (i.e. scheduling, mammography screening program, file maintenance, etc.)
• Maintain and retrieve patient records in accordance with hospital/departmental policies governing patient confidentiality.
• Follow the mandatory reporting procedures for any incident or serious event that did affect or potentially could have affected the clinical care of any patient.
• Expeditiously compile documentation needed to process patient upon arrival.
• Prepare departmental reports, forms, and miscellaneous forms as required.
• Obtain information and schedule examination appointments. 
• Utilize judgment in determining appropriate level of service based on clinical needs, clarify pre-authorization requirements, and furnish preparatory examination instructions and assistance to patients.
• Maintain inventory and orders supplies as required.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED equivalent. 
• One year previous experience in the use of computers, patient record maintenance, and/or reception is required.
• Ability to assume a leadership role in the absence of immediate supervision. 
• In-depth working knowledge of Hospital and Radiology Information Systems.
• Knowledge of third-party healthcare coverage and billing requirements.
• Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to effectively interact with patients, physicians, consumers, and other healthcare professionals.
• General knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Previous healthcare work experience is ideal.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and computer skills preferred.