Diagnostic Imaging Clerk - Repost

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Shared Health is seeking a Diagnostic Imaging Clerk to support MISERICORDIA HEALTH CENTRE. The role involves receiving requisitions, scheduling imaging exams via RIS, and acting as the patient receptionist with accurate data entry and file handling.

Responsibilities include retrieving DI films or CDs, providing images to physicians, and transmitting reports to facilities, while maintaining confidentiality and quality service for clients in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or recognized equivalent.
• Completed Medical Administrative Assistant Program or related diploma/degree first year.
• PACS experience is an asset.
• Medical terminology course + 1 year in Patient Registration or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Receive requisitions and schedule imaging exams using RIS.
• Greet and assist patients at reception and register them in the system.
• Enter and update patient/film information; manage DI film/DVD retrieval.
• Provide digital images/films to physicians and transmit reports as required.
• Retrieve and file DI images; support other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Keyboard speed

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Telephone manners

Independent work

Confidentiality

Stress management

Attention to detail

Education

Grade 12

Medical Administrative Assistant program

Medical terminology course + related experience

Job description

Requisition ID: 406562

Position Number: 20073620

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Shared Health - Misericordia Health Centre

Department / Unit: Diagnostic Imaging - MHC

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: 0.50

Anticipated Shift: Days, Evenings, Weekends

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $22.117, $22.766, $23.435, $24.122, $24.834, $25.564

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the Diagnostic Imaging (DI) Manager of Operations, and while demonstrating a commitment to the Mission, Values and Management Philosophy of St. Boniface Hospital, the Diagnostic Imaging Clerk is responsible for: receiving requisitions and scheduling diagnostic imaging examinations using the Radiology Information System (RIS); acting as a receptionist to patients; obtaining, entering and updating patient/film information and registering patients on the computer system; Retrieving digital images, filing, retrieving DI films/digital images and CDs/DVDs, providing digital images/films to physicians upon request, sending digital images/films and/or reports to various facilities, and performing other related duties as assigned.

Experience

• Previous PACS experience an asset.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Grade 12, or recognized equivalent.
• Successful completion of a recognized Medical Administrative Assistant Program at a recognized educational institution, a recognized medical secretary program or the first year of a recognized diploma/degree in nursing.

-or-

• Successful completion of a recognized medical terminology course, PLUS one-year experience in a Patient Registration department or one year related* experience.
• Experience as a ward clerk, Unit Assistant, Secretary or Receptionist in a clinical area is deemed to meet the definition of related.

Qualifications And Skills

• Keyboard Speed - 35 wpm.
• Ability to read, write speak and understand English.
• Ability to interact well with others.
• Good telephone manner.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to retain information which is of a confidential nature.
• Ability to adapt readily to stressful situations.
• Good interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work with accuracy.

Physical Requirements

• Physically capable of assisting patients in wheelchairs.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.