Bone Density Tech: Scan, Report & Patient Care

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Responsibilities include scheduling, patient communication, obtaining prior authorizations, and ensuring accurate documentation. The role requires up to 1–4 sessions per week and an emphasis on patient care and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; Vocational or Technical training preferred in Medical Assistant Training.
• 1–3 years related work experience required.
• Willingness to be trained as a Bone Density Technician.
• Experience with computer systems including web-based applications and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform bone density scans in one to four sessions per week for Bone Density Clinic and quality check the bone densitometer when assigned as the morning scanner.
• Analyze scans and edit as necessary or when asked by the clinic director; write bone density reports and input scans into OMR, copy, and mail BMD scans.
• Answer phones as assigned, take messages, book patients for bone density, bone specialty clinic, and other physicians in the Endocrine Division. Perform administrative tasks for physicians including copy, fax/mail physician correspondence and oversee the doctors calendar, events, and speaking engagements.
• Obtain referrals for assigned physicians, obtain signatures on Advanced Beneficiary Notices from patients that might not receive insurance coverage for bone density tests, and print bone density schedules for billing by practice lead.
• Organize and maintain files of correspondence, records, etc., and follow up on pending patient matters. Independently research and follow through on a wide variety of patient information requests.

Skills

MS Office

Medical office software

English communication

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities include scheduling, patient communication, obtaining prior authorizations, and ensuring accurate documentation. The role requires up to 1–4 sessions per week and an emphasis on patient care and teamwork.