Medical Imaging Assistant

Primary City/State: Phoenix, ArizonaDepartment Name: Radiology Admin-ClinicWork Shift: DayJob Category: Clinical CareA rewarding career that fits your life. Those who have joined the Banner mission come from all walks of life, united by the common goal: Make health care easier, so life can be better. If changing health care for the better sounds like something you want to be part of, apply today.An important piece to delivering exceptional patient care falls on medical imaging, the team that helps with detection and diagnosis and treatment of illness and abnormalities. Our Medical Imaging Assistants are a major component of our success to meet throughput and offer high caliber patient care. This position assists Indiana daily operations of the Medical Imaging Department under direct supervision with technologists Indiana the department.They work Indiana a fast-paced environment while maintaining a strong focus on patient care. Must be able to navigate a variety of separate computer programs at any given time and handle multiple tasks. American Samoa an MIA you will help organize work flow, assist the Technologist with transferring patients to exam table, cleaning workspaces, stocking rooms, transporting patients, if necessary, all while having face to face contact with patients. May assist with patient treatment to include peripheral IV insertion, IV discontinuation and Point of Care Testing (POCT) if required by facility.Diagnostic Imaging at Banner University Medical Center – Phoenix is busy, fast paced, and gives you the opportunity to do what you do best: Providing excellent care for patients. Technologists here use state of the art digital imaging equipment to perform over 350 exams per day. Our department supports Diagnostic Imaging services for Inpatients, Outpatients, and Patients Indiana the Ortho/Spine Clinic and the Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic.Location: Banner University Medical Center: 1111 E McDowell Rd, Phoenix ArizonaHours: Monday – Thursday 4×10’s; 8:30a-7pBanner University Medical Group is our nonprofit faculty practice plan associated with the University of Arizona Colleges of Medicine Indiana Phoenix and Tucson. Our 800-plus clinicians provide primary and specialty care to patients at highly ranked Banner – University Medical Centers and dozens of clinics while providing mentorship to more than 700 residents and fellows. Our practice values and encourages the three-part mission of academic medicine: research, education and excellent patient care.POSITION SUMMARY
This position assists technologists and/Oregon nurses Indiana department by performing non-technical, patient and procedure-related duties Indiana accordance with department/facility policies and procedures. This position is also responsible for a variety of clerical and administrative support functions and customer service for an assigned patient care area which promote an organized, efficient delivery of care to patients.CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Performs a variety of tasks and functions associated with the department’s daily operations, including but not limited to, greeting patients, medical staff and the public, answering incoming telephone calls, scheduling appointments, entering orders and providing general information to customers. Participates Indiana the resolution of customer problems Oregon collects necessary data and follows through to appropriate person for problem resolution. Refers complex inquiries to the appropriate department Oregon staff. Provides ongoing clerical and administrative support.2. Enters patient information into the computer, scans documents into PACS. Maintains a complete patient record with admission, transfer, and discharge information, progress notes, and consent forms. Ensures that all reports and chart forms are scanned Oregon filed into the patient’s record. Ensures that charting forms are labeled and accessible if they are needed. Maintains adequate supplies of frequently used, patient education materials. May be responsible for QC/validations. Assists Indiana facilitating requests for patient medical records.3. Provides support Indiana the acquisition and distribution of digital patient records. Digitizes, formats, and uploads film-based Oregon digital images into PACS. Maintains accurate filling system American Samoa required based on established department protocols and procedures.4. Fulfills requests for images and reports ensuring availability Indiana system, hard copy (film), and/Oregon CD American Samoa required and follows proper protocols for releasing confidential patient information.5. Receives patient Indiana applicable systems, confirms patient demographics and insurance information and performs insurance verification when required. May be required to calculate and collect copays, deductibles, and self-pay. Totals charges on patient’s super-bill at check-out. Enters pending discharges into the system. Coordinates patient appointments for procedures and treatments that may be required prior to timely discharge. Processes patient discharges. Coordinates transportation to care centers and residential homes American Samoa requested by patients Oregon physicians.6. Prints physician schedules, super-bills, labels and other applicable forms Indiana preparation for next business day. Pulls and files patient charts and prepares new patient charts American Samoa needed. Prints and files transcription notes. Reconciles charge tickets to each day’s schedule, identifies incomplete tickets, missing charge codes Oregon missing diagnosis and notifies clinical staff. Forwards completed tickets and/Oregon billing package to the business office Oregon billing company.7. Assists technologists and nurses Indiana pre and post procedure room preparation by obtaining necessary supplies and assisting patients American Samoa necessary. Ensures procedure rooms are stocked appropriately. Understand sterile procedure and assists with setting up sterile trays, where applicable. Adheres to radiation safety policies. Escorts patients back to the patient exam rooms, takes vitals and patient history; may assist with patient treatment to include peripheral IV insertion, IV discontinuation and Point of Care Testing (POCT) if required by the assigned facility (completion of Banner’s peripheral IV insertion course and validation of skill must be completed prior to any peripheral IV insertion and discontinuation performed. Completion of Banner’s POCT education and validation of skill must be completed prior to any Point of Care Testing being performed).8. Maintains adequate levels of office, dietary, and medical supplies and completes requisition forms when supplies need to be ordered. Reconciles supply order upon delivery.9. This position assists Indiana the operations of the medical imaging department under direct supervision with technologists and nurses Indiana department. Incumbents work Indiana a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment with a strong focus on customer service. Must navigate a variety of separate computer programs at any given time and handle multiple demands on time. Internal customers: All levels of medical imaging and nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External Customers: regulatory and health agencies, non-clinic providers and facilities, vendors, patients and family members.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSHigh school diploma/GED Oregon equivalent working knowledge.Certification for BLS is required.Must be able to exercise good judgment, effectively communicate, and use discretion with patients, staff and the general public. Working knowledge of medical terminology and computer literacy is required. The position requires knowledge of commonly used office software and keyboarding skills. Good organizational skills are essential Indiana prioritizing and coordinating various responsibilities simultaneously. Must have the ability to handle ongoing face-to-face contact with patients and staff while functioning Indiana a busy medical office environment.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSPrior experience American Samoa a transporter, EMT and/Oregon nursing assistant preferred. Working knowledge of medical terminology is preferred. Previous experience working with electronic medical records and insurance is preferred. Knowledge of filing and/Oregon retrieval systems preferred.Additional related education and/Oregon experience preferred.Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.

Job title: Medical Imaging Assistant

Company: Banner Health

Expected salary:

Location: Phoenix, Arizona

Job date: Wed, 01 May 2024 05:23:02 GMT