Radiology Associate

at  UPMC

UPMC Jameson, located in New Castle, PA, is hiring a Radiology Associate to join the Radiology Diagnostic Team!

THIS FULL-TIME, FRONT-OFFICE ROLE WILL WORK VARYING DAYLIGHT SHIFTS MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY TRAVELING BETWEEN UPMC JAMESON AND THREE OFF SITES. NO ON CALL, SUNDAYS OR HOLIDAY DUTIES ARE REQUIRED. WORKING ROTATING SATURDAYS IS REQUIRED.

Candidates with prior office and/or customer service experience are encouraged to apply!

PURPOSE:

Performs general clerical duties including answering telephones, scheduling patients, processing films and functions required for patient film release and return.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Document images being released to include a released data sheet and mailing if necessary.
• Complete this process in reverse when films are returned.
• Present self in a positive manner reflected by personal attire and etiquette.
• Establish and maintain good rapport and cooperative relationship with medical staff, co-workers, supervisors and others.
• Maintain confidentiality of hospital and department information with no infractions.
• Exhibit integrity, courtesy, and respect for others.
• Employ cost conscience techniques.
• Maintain professional, pleasant and effective communications both internally and externally.
• Complete patient registration for lab and radiology exams. Order lab and radiology procedures.
• Print images or prepare CDs as needed.
• Promote the hospital’s image and maintains a positive and helpful attitude toward employees, physicians, visitors, and the community to enhance the hospital’s reputation as a health care center.
• Receive patients, answers telephone, prepares patients.
  High school graduate or GED. Courses in typing and office procedures preferred. One (1) to two (2) years’ experience preferred. Must possess good oral and written skills, must be able to communicate with hospital contacts both on the telephone and directly, and effectively communicate with all age groups, populations, and individuals within the hospital. Must become familiar with the hospital computer system. Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.?