Unit Secretary Radiology Per Diem Days

Position Accountabilities:
The following are essential job accountabilities:
1. Utilizes appropriate communication skills to meet the needs of children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients 
assuring understanding through various methods i.e. verbally repeated information, written communications.
2. Processes radiology requisitions for outpatients, inpatients and ER patients appropriately.
3. Generates patient log information.
4. Initiates and maintains accurate patient film files.
5. Prepares films for release to physician or medical institution.
6. Answers telephone; screens and directs calls to various sections of the department.
7. Performs reception duties in systematic and efficient manner, focusing on accuracy and speed whileconsidering 
requirements of area of responsibility.
8. Demonstrates competency in clerical skills as evidenced by quality, accuracy of filing / pulling,and 
appropriateness of procedures used.
9. Follows-up on activities to ensure continuity of patient care/ completion of procedure.

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Education:
High School diploma or equivalent
 

Minimum Experience/Skills:
Medical office experience or hospital experience preferred 
Computer skills with 30-40 wpm typing
Medical terminology knowledge preferred
 

Licenses/Certificates/Credentials:
N/A

Physical Demands:
Per Job Functional Match test

Vision Requirements:
Normal vision with or without corrective lenses

Working Conditions:
Regularly exposed to the risk of contagious and bloodborne diseases 
Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
Exposure to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, illness) 
Emergency and crisis situations
Subject to irregular hours
Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries
Occasional exposure to radiation hazards, radioactive substances and biohazard material

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