Assistant I - Radiology Clinical Support - FT - Variable

UC Irvine; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health in Orange, CA seeks a Medical Imaging Clerk responsible for the overall management of medical images. You will upload images into PACS, prepare them for release to patients, physicians and outside facilities, and handle related imaging workflow tasks.

You will provide phone support, assist with procedure coding, greet patients at radiology reception desks, and process orders for radiological procedures as needed. Attention to detail and strong organization are essential.

Qualifications

• Must possess effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Must be willing to work flexible shifts, including weekends, holidays and overtime as assigned.
• Must be highly organized and able to prioritize a demanding workload.
• Medical terminology.
• Basic knowledge and experience with Desktop computing (PC).

Responsibilities

• Manage overall medical images workflow in PACS.
• Upload external images into PACS and prepare images for release.
• Provide computer support related to confirming procedures and assign procedure coding.
• Answer phones and support department operations.
• Greet patients at radiology reception and process radiology orders.

Skills

Effective communication

Flexibility

Organization

Medical terminology

PC skills

Job description

Who We Are

UCI Health is one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health - Orange, UCI Health - Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties. As Orange County’s only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region’s only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.

Your Role on the Team

Position Summary

The incumbent is responsible for overall management of medical images. Responsibilities include uploading of images from outside UCI Health into our Picture Archive and Communications System (PACS), preparing images for release to patients, physicians and outside facilities, providing computer support related to confirming procedures, assigning procedure coding, providing phone support to the department, and distributing radiology reports as necessary. Additional duties include greeting patients at various radiology reception desks as required and processing orders for radiological procedures.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required Qualifications

• Must possess effective verbal and written communication skills in English
• Must be willing to work flexible shifts, including weekends, holidays and overtime as assigned
• Must be highly organized and able to prioritize a demanding workload
• Medical terminology
• Basic knowledge and experience with Desktop computing (PC)

Total Rewards

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [e-mail] or at [phone], Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization