Clerk Unit Secretary
POSITION OVERVIEW (non-exempt):
To perform the clerical portion of the radiology department. Must serve as the receptionist while preparing and maintaining the daily records of the department.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Medical or secretarial education preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology is a necessity.
ACCOUNTABILITY:
Reports to Radiology Manager
DIRECT REPORTS:
None
POSITION-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:
- Serve as the receptionist for the department by answering the phone, scheduling, and receiving patients.
- Coordinate patient scheduling for all imaging services.
- Maintain continuity of patient workflow.
- Maintain daily records of the radiology department including, but not limited to: electronic order entry, working knowledge of JCHC computerized Hospital Information System, basic computer knowledge, keeping files in order, performing charges, and any other duty necessary to maintain order.
- Ensure the delivery of the radiology reports to proper destinations (medical floors, medical records, and physician clinics).
- Maintain patient written orders.
- Assist in patient and physician instruction for exam preparation.
- Coordinate or assist in other clerical duties as they may arise.
- May be required to perform other duties as designated by supervisor.
- Regular and punctual attendance.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Works in a climate-controlled environment
- May come in contact with hazardous chemical or treatment modalities
- Possibility exists of exposure to communicable diseases, blood/body fluids, chemicals, and gases
- Moderate to loud noise environment when machines/equipment in use
- Involvement in checking in/moving of supplies may result in unavoidable work-related injury
- Must be constantly alert for patient/family emergency situations
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