Clerical Associate - Radiology Imaging Admin (Days)

Tanner Health; Georgia; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanner Health seeks a Clerical Associate to provide front-desk support under the Senior Clerical Associate. The role includes receptionist tasks, general clerical duties, and proficiency with the Meditech ITS module to ensure accurate handling of x-ray reports and patient records.

Responsibilities include maintaining a tidy file system, distributing reports to permanent folders, physicians, Medical Records, and ER, handling phone calls, and communicating effectively with patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Able to comprehend and apply operating procedures.
• Ability to make independent decisions with sound judgement.
• Organize for maximum time utilization and smooth patient flow.
• Read and write legibly with spelling accuracy.
• Capable of functioning effectively in high-volume conditions for extended periods.
• One year clerical experience preferred; relevant post-secondary education may count as experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform receptionist and clerical duties according to policy.
• Maintain filing of x-ray reports and distribute to files, offices, ER and Medical Records.
• Move film jackets to the storage facility.
• Handle telephone procedures and etiquette.
• Demonstrate effective communication with patients and staff.

Skills

Procedures comprehension

Independent decisions

Time management

Legible writing

High-volume tolerance

Clerical experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Meditech ITS module

Job description

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Clerical Associate, the Clerical Associate carries out general receptionist and clerical duties in accordance with departmental policy and procedure which requires knowledge and proficiency in the use of the Meditech ITS module. The Clerical Associate is responsible for maintaining accurate filing of all x-ray reports, including distribution of reports to patients' permanent file folders, physicians' offices, Medical Records, ER, and other designated areas. Expected to maintain accurate and orderly file system including moving appropriate film jackets to the storage facility. Duties also include proper telephone procedures and etiquette, and effective communication skills.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Experience

One year of related experience. Requires a working knowledge of standard practices and procedures.

Licenses & Certifications

• NONE REQUIRED

Qualifications

• Ability to comprehend and apply a large variety of operating procedures.
• Ability to make independent decisions, displaying emotional maturity and using sound judgement.
• Ability to organize for maximum time utilization and smooth patient flow.
• Ability to read and write legibly with spelling accuracy.
• Apprenticeship Program.
• Capable of functioning effectively in undesirable high volume conditions for an extended period of time.
• One year previous clerical experience and or use of computer equipment and other business office equipment is preferred. Relevant post-secondary education may be considered as experience.
• Pleasant, professional demeanor when dealing with the public, even irate or abusive individuals.