Radiology Clerk

Overview

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Pay Range: $16.50 - $23.97

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Our strength is our employees. We are so glad you are exploring opportunities for growth and wish to remain a part of Capital Health. Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals.

Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region. Our strength is our employees. We are so glad you are exploring opportunities for growth and wish to remain a part of Capital Health.

Performs a variety of clerical tasks which support various diagnostic imaging services. Provides overall support service functions according to radiology practice standards to ensure optimal department functions. Performs requests for release of radiology records, according to radiology practice standards, to ensure customer satisfaction.

Education: High school diploma or GED.

Experience: No previous experience required. Experience in a medical related field with medical terminology and human anatomy coursework, preferred.

Other Credentials:

Knowledge and Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication and strong organization skills.

Special Training: Fundamental knowledge of computers.

Mental, Behavioral And Emotional Abilities: Usual Work Day: 8 Hours

• Accesses PACS and accurately identifies patients studies. Prints images, or burns CD from PACS on a timely basis.
• Executes prompt retrieval of radiology reports, for review by authorized individuals, inclusive of faxing reports, as evidenced by customer satisfaction.
• Serves as the first point of contact for visitors and callers. Greets and announces visitors and notifies appropriate staff member.
• Answers and screens telephone calls and takes accurate messages. Responds to inquiries from callers and visitors or refers to department staff.
• Copies records and other information as needed. Sorts and distributes department mail as it arrives.
• Interacts appropriately with customers via telephone and in person to gather and obtain appropriate information relating to exam including insurance information, referrals, and prescriptions.
• Orders imaging examinations per physician orders on a timely basis. Ensures accurate documentation of exam information.
• Helps facilitate multi-study patients between modalities.
• Ensures unit is appropriately supplied with the necessary forms and supplies.
• Facilitates the movement of patients into and out of the department. Coordinates with patient transport as needed.

Frequent physical demands include:
Sitting, Standing, Walking

Occasional physical demands include:
Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders), Carry objects, Push/Pull, Twisting, Bending, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Squat/kneel/crawl, Wrist position deviation, Pinching/fine motor activities, Keyboard…