Clerk Radiology (flex fulltime) - UPMC McKeesport

UPMC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

UPMC McKeesport is seeking a flex, fulltime Radiology Clerk to support diagnostic imaging departments. The role focuses on front desk duties, patient flow, and data entry. You will help coordinate appointments, verify orders, and ensure patients have a smooth visit in a fast-paced hospital environment.

The position primarily follows daylight shifts with occasional weekend coverage, offering competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth within the UPMC system.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare clerical duties preferred.
• Knowledge of patient check-in processes and appointment scheduling.
• Familiarity with HIPAA privacy rules.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist patients at the Imaging Check-In Desk.
• Schedule outpatient examinations and coordinate with Radiology teams.
• Receive calls, provide information and direct inquiries to staff.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and document in the imaging systems.
• Verify orders and scan documents into appropriate systems.

Skills

Customer service

Clerical skills

Data entry

Communication

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Radiology Management System

Office software

Job description

UPMC McKeesport is currently hiring a flex, fulltime Radiology Clerk to join our team!

Whether you're looking for a collaborative team setting, excellent work-life balance or experience with an industry leader, our Radiology Clerk opportunity offers many ways for you to get involved!

UPMC McKeesport is currently seeking an organized and detail-minded individual to fill a flex, fulltime Radiology Clerk role. This position will mainly be scheduled for daylight shifts Monday thru Friday - shifts are rotating with the earliest start time at 6 am and the latest end time at 5:30 pm. This role will also have weekend responsibility - a 4-hour shift, one Saturday per month.

UPMC offers a competitive benefits package and provides the opportunity to continue to grow professionally from both a technical and managerial standpoint.

Candidates will be placed into the appropriate job title/salary grade based on experience and education.

Purpose:

Provides a variety of clerical services for diagnostic radiology and related departments. Coordinates and communicates between the departments of Radiology, CT, Nuclear Medicine, MRI, Cardiac Cath Lab and the Magee Women's Imaging Suite.

Responsibilities:

• Provide support at the departmental Imaging Check-In Desk and ensure a positive customer service atmosphere.
• Receive and direct patients and visitors.
• Provide necessary information and forms to out-patients.
• Provide appropriate communication to staff in all Imaging areas and assist with any patient questions or concerns.
• Verify patients orders physician information.
• Scan all documents into appropriate systems.
• Schedule outpatients' examinations as necessary within the current Radiology Management computer system, according to the physician's orders.
• Notify modality of patient arrival and inform them of any special concerns or necessary precautions.
• Manage patients and patients flow through use of the hospital Patient Tracking System.
• Transfer of patients back to the nursing unit and/or other department for additional testing.
• Notify department of patient's arrival and inform them of any special concerns.
• Monitor and assist with any patient needs.
• Receive all incoming telephone calls; screen and direct all calls using proper telephone etiquette.
• Answer routine questions regarding departmental policies, procedures, and operations.
• Prepare all request for CDs and/or Power Sharing of images.
• Fax patient reports in accordance with HIPPA guidelines.
• Assist with verification of daily billing reports.
• Escort out-patient to next area of testing, or to the parking garage, etc.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.