UPMC · 14 hours ago
Radiology Secretary
Altoona, PA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expUPMC is a healthcare organization, and they are seeking a Radiology Secretary to provide support to patients and radiologists. The role involves managing patient information, assisting patients, and ensuring the smooth operation of the radiology department.
BiotechnologyHealth CareHospitalMedical
Responsibilities
Complies with established occupational BBF and TB exposure policies
Distributes daily schedule
Retrieving mammography folders if images were taken before digital mammography. Previous images are digitized and sent to PACS. Patient jackets are updated with color-coded stickers
Separate radiology reports and distribute in accordance with department policy
Assures all previous mammography/breast ultrasound images are available for radiologists' interpretation before the patient's examination
Directs patients to the dressing room, informing them what articles of clothing must be removed, providing them with a hospital gown, and informing them what to do with their clothing and valuables
Scans signed authorizations for release of information forms into RIS. Makes copies and/or faxes reports, as requested. Assures all faxed physician orders are distributed to the appropriate radiology reception areas
Assures waiting room and changing room areas are straightened and cleaned up each shift, linen bins are emptied if necessary, ample supply of clean linen is available
Greets patients and assists them as required, i.e., directs them to the proper waiting area, informs them of any delays and/or cancellations. Enters patients into the department via the computer system, verifies order information, and scans physician orders into RIS
Relays prep instructions to patients when necessary
Answering telephone, taking and delivering messages; relays routine information to physicians, technologists, patients, hospital personnel, and/or visitors. Answering telephone and following through expeditiously with telephone requests
Researches the computer file for each new patient to determine the date of last exam
Knowledge of hospital PACS to retrieve patient images. Knowledge of printing films or burning CD's from PACS. Knowledge of a digitizer to digitize pre-PACS images into the PACS system. Prints images or burn CD's for transport to the Operating Room, Endoscopy, nursing units, doctors' offices, etc., assuring authorizations are completed when necessary, and also that films are signed out in the computer. Can retrieve PACS studies for physicians within the department
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED required
Must be detail-oriented and personable
Advanced knowledge of computers and efficiency in keyboard operation required
Able to communicate both verbally and in writing
Preferred
Successful completion of a medical terminology course preferred
Graduate of medical secretarial program preferred
Previously functioning as a medical secretary in a hospital setting is preferred
Company
UPMC
UPMC is one of the leading nonprofit health systems in the United States. A $10 billion integrated global health enterprise headquartered
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.46MKey Investors
Appalachian Regional Commission
2024-09-18Grant· $0.46M
Leadership Team
Leslie Davis
President and CEO
Frederick M. Hargett
Chief Financial Officer
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