Imaging Assistant, Full Time, Day Shift at Adventist Health

Clearlake, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Oct, 26

Salary

34.29

Posted On

14 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medical Terminology, Insurance Verification, Billing Procedures, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Alphabetical Filing, Patient Scheduling, Clerical Skills, HIPAA Compliance, Reception

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Requirements: Organizational Requirements: Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein. Job Summary * Cost Accounting Type: Fixed Direct * Exempt: No This position is represented by RCHEA. Standards of Behavior Professionalism and Self-Development Education and Qualifications * EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. * EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE: High school graduate or GED * Able to file alphabetically * Knowledge of insurance and billing procedures. * QUALIFICATIONS: Able to organize and maintain good follow-up * QUALIFICATIONS: Able to work independently with minimal supervision * QUALIFICATIONS: Above average computer skills with knowledge of various software applications, including, but not limited to Microsoft Word, WordPerfect and Excel * QUALIFICATIONS: Working knowledge of medical terminology * Working knowledge of basic office and clerical skills Physical Requirements/Work Environment/Use of Senses and Communications Skills * ACCOMMODATIONS: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key responsibilities and essential functions * CONFIDENTIALITY: Employee must conform with all HIPAA and other confidentiality regulations as required by the job, department, or hospital * EQUIPMENT USED: Photocopier, fax machine * PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS a: This job requires frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing, reaching above shoulders, sitting, walking inclines and declines, standing, talking, hearing, and performing repetitive hand motions. Vision requirements include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will occasionally lift boxes and/or supplies weighing up to 20 pounds. POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO BLOOD & BODY FLUIDS: Category 3 for potential exposure to blood/body fluids. Does not require the performance of procedures or other tasks in the work routine that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, and the assisting in cases of emergency medical care or first aid is not a requirement of employment. Tasks that involve handling of implements or utensils, use of the public or shared bathroom facilities, telephones, and personal contacts such as handshaking, are all considered Category 3 tasks. Job Roles Imaging Assistant (AHCL) * Acts as department receptionist, answers all the telephone inquiries in a timely, courteous and professional manner, accommodate medical staff and the public in making appointments for medical imaging procedures. * Assists patients in preparation for procedures. * Confirm insurance coverages and benefits for all patients. * Coordinates patient information with other hospital departments. * Knows order communications systems, knows remote charge entry system. * Maintains and meets expectations on time for all competencies, license, certifications and education requirements as outlined by local administration, Adventist Health AH, The Joint Commission TJC, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services CMS, and all other regulatory agencies. * Maintains mammography reporting system in conjunction with the mammography technologists to maintain regulatory compliance. * Maintains order and cleanliness of assigned area of department. Stocks and replenishes supplies. * Obtains clarification on patient orders when necessary. * Obtains signatures of patient or responsible party on required forms, verbal permission obtained when necessary and note on form with two witnesses. * Performs miscellaneous clerical duties such as typing, filing and correspondence, etc. * Reviews patient packet (order/RIS paperwork) for accuracy. * Reviews the daily log and appointment book for accuracy. * Sorts and charts patient reports and files. * Willingly performs other duties and innovations as assigned. Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

Responsibilities

Acts as the department receptionist by managing telephone inquiries, scheduling appointments, and assisting patients with procedure preparation. Responsible for verifying insurance coverage, maintaining regulatory compliance for mammography reporting, and performing general clerical duties.