Radiology Front Desk Rep PRN AdventHealth Palm Coast

Location Address: 60 Memorial Medical Parkway Palm Coast, Florida 32164

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Flexible schedule

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Work Hours/Shift:

Per Diem, Day Shift

You Will Be Responsible For:

• Performs Radiology clerical functions, including scheduling, order entry, filing and report printing sorting and distribution. 
• Greets patients at Radiology reception desk, explaining exam preparation procedures and completion of appropriate history or other forms as needed. 
• Reviews patient orders and contacts physicians’ offices as needed to clarify orders or scheduling and to relay reports as needed. 
• Coordinates with technical staff as needed regarding patient status, delays and scheduling issues. 
• Answers telephones, transfers calls and relays messages as needed. 
• Performs records release of Radiology films and reports.  
• Answers telephone and greets patients, physicians and other staff in a prompt, courteous fashion. Relays messages, information and transfers calls as needed. 
• Enters patient orders and other information into the patient record via Cerner information system. 
• Gives patients appropriate history/consent forms and assists in completion as appropriate for exam as scheduled.
• Coordinates care of patients by communicating status of patient, delays, other scheduled procedures and clinical information to technologist and patient floors as needed.
• Releases records and answers subpoenas in accordance with applicable policy and regulations. 
• Monitors patient waiting area, checking on patients waiting or otherwise needing attention.
• Performs other duties as needed or assigned.

What You Will Need:

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of Medical Terminology is required. 
• Must be able to type and perform order entry on HIS System, as well as retrieve information. 
• Must possess general clerical skills, as well as good communication and organizational skills. 
• Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. 
• Must possess communication skills as necessary for contacts with patients, and family members of infant through geriatric age groups.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. 
• One year medical office experience desirable
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Radiology experience preferred. 

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job Summary:

Performs Radiology clerical functions, including scheduling, order entry, filing and report printing sorting and distribution.  Greets patients at Radiology reception desk, explaining exam preparation procedures and completion of appropriate history or other forms as needed.  Reviews patient orders and contacts physicians’ offices as needed to clarify orders or scheduling and to relay reports as needed.  Coordinates with technical staff as needed regarding patient status, delays and scheduling issues.  Answers telephones, transfers calls and relays messages as needed.