RADIOLOGY RECEPTIONIST - Full Time Days at Slocum Dickson Medical Group

Town of New Hartford, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 May, 26

Salary

27.0

Posted On

18 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Scheduling, Answering Phones, Patient Flow Management, Filing, Billing Information Generation, RIS/PACS System Utilization, Medical Terminology, Customer Service, Prioritization, Organizational Skills, Data Entry, Report Retrieval, Exam Coding

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

Description JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the efficient flow of patients in and out of Radiology, scheduling appointments, answering the phone, retrieving test results as needed. Filing, generating billing information from the computer, and general inter-radiology communication. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Answering phones Greeting patients Processing patient orders in RIS/PACs Arriving and scanning walk in appointments Retrieving reports Faxing reports Scheduling: Sono, CT Scan, mammo, nuclear medicine, BMD, general radiology. Giving preps (instructing patients), CT scans, BE, IVP Pulling films as needed (printing films) Coding exams (give the diagnosis) Performs other duties as assigned Utilizes RIS/PACS System to enter, retrieve, and maintain data. May be exposed to hazardous drugs. Attends OSHA training upon initial employee orientation and annually completes an OSHA competency. RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS: Direct relationship with patients, staff, physicians, and administration. Must maintain a courteous and effective working relationship with patients, staff, physicians, and administration. Requirements EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE: Graduated from High School or completed GED requirements and some experience in medical office environment preferred. Possesses knowledge of medical terminology and general office procedures; has limited knowledge of computer and insurance coverage; demonstrates ability to communicate with patients in a professional, courteous, and caring manner; has ability to evaluate problem situations, follow through on problems and set priorities; has ability to understand and follow through on problems and set priorities; has ability to understand and follow through with assigned tasks; demonstrates consideration of co-workers; ability to function efficiently in a hectic, fast-paced area, and possess organizational skills. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires sitting, standing bending and reaching. May require lifting up to 20 pounds. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office equipment such as computer, fax, calculators and telephone. Requires normal hearing and vision.

Responsibilities

The primary role involves managing the efficient flow of patients through Radiology by scheduling appointments, answering communications, and handling necessary documentation like retrieving test results and generating billing information. Duties also include processing patient orders in RIS/PACS, scanning walk-in appointments, pulling films, and coding exams based on diagnosis.