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LifePoint Health Radiology Secretary in Hastings, Pennsylvania
Conemaugh Miners Medical Center is seeking a part-time Secretary for the Radiology department who will performs a variety of clerical activities to assist in department operations. Greets patients as they arrive in the department. Schedules and orders exams in EPIC. Responsible for obtaining and verifying patient insurance information during the scheduling process. Needs excellent service skills to deal with patients and physician offices. These functions are performed in accordance with the facility’s philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards.
Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Conemaugh Miners Medical Center is a 25-bed facility featuring a 24/7 Level IV Trauma Emergency Department with chest pain accreditation, offering sophisticated emergency care close to home. We pride ourselves in providing high-quality, comprehensive outpatient, imaging, diagnostic, and specialty services to all patients throughout the entire course of their lives.
Where We Are:
Cambria County is an ideal place to live, work and play and ranked as the number one most livable area in Pennsylvania by Money Magazine. We are known for our small-town atmosphere but abundant in things to do and see. Here you will find numerous historic attractions, shops, restaurants, and some of the most beautiful forestland around.
Why Choose Us:
- Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
- Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
- Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
- And much more…
Essential Responsibilities:
Answers phone makes appointments and relays messages.
Schedules patients for exams
Knowledge of patient preps
Knowledge of CPT codes
Knowledge of the authorization process
Operates copy and fax machines.
Transfers information from one record to the department computer system (ordering exams).
Faxes reports to requesting departments and offices.
Greets patients and families as they arrive.
Reschedules No Show/ Cancellation Patients
Mails reports to physician’s offices.
Forwards radiologist daily call schedule
Gets ready and sends out release of film requests.
Burns discs.
Assists the radiologist with computer issues, finding physicians, etc.
Maintains inventory of supplies, forms, and schedules.
Takes minutes at staff meetings and radiation safety meetings.
Type’s letters and reports for supervisory staff.
Purges yearly film destruction.
Assists with the Mammography paperwork.
Maintains current list of referral physicians.
Maintains confidentiality standards in dealing with all patients.
Knowledge of PACS and EPIC.
Assists in quality control projects.
Assists in care and cleanliness of department and equipment.
Recommends supply needs to the manager.
Maintains ethical relationships with professionals, non-professionals, co-workers, and patients.
Attends all in-service meetings as assigned and completes all items assigned in Life Talent.
Adheres to work schedules as developed by the manager.
Complies with fire, safety, and disaster plans.
Must be available to work a rotating shift, provide weekend coverage.
Transport patients from other areas to the radiology department and back.
Knowledge of CPR.
Troubleshoots equipment problem.
Contacts IT with computer issues.
Other Responsibilities: * All other responsibilities as assigned in accordance with qualifications.*
Job Qualifications:
Education *Required: *High school graduate with a business course curriculum. Medical terminology.
Preferred: *Graduate from a medical secretarial school or advanced medical secretarial program.*
Experience: *Required: *Knowledge in computer skills, Excel, and Word.
Certification/Licensure/Registration: N/A.
Skills and Abilities: * Ability to meet patient age-specific and emotional needs. * Ability to professionally communicate with patient, physicians, and fellow employees.* * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions. Ability to learn quickly as technology/ insurance requirements change. Ability to be a team member*.
* EEOC Statement: * Conemaugh Miners Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.*
Job: *Administration/Clerical
Organization: **
Title: Radiology Secretary
Location: Pennsylvania-Hastings
Requisition ID: 7479-8498