Clinical Assistant I

Washington Radiology; Chevy Chase (MD); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

PTO

Paid holidays

Backup child/adult care

Job summary

Washington Radiology in Chevy Chase, MD is seeking a Clinical Assistant I to support radiology workflows and ensure smooth patient flow across registration and imaging modalities.

You will work full-time, 40 hours weekly, with a 7:30am-4:00pm schedule, and earn hourly pay between $18.00 and $23.00 commensurate with experience, with benefits and a patient-centered team culture.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Energetic and flexible; able to adapt to a fast-paced clinical setting.
• Manages multiple projects and timelines.
• Well organized and detail oriented.
• Exhibits sound judgment; maintains patient confidentiality.
• Forms strong working relationships within the team.
• Identifies additional tasks and assists others as needed.
• Basic computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates patient flow between registration and modalities to ensure timely care.
• Chaperones radiologists as needed and assists with procedures.
• Prepares trays for procedures and supports radiologists/technologists.
• Proficient in RIS/PACS and Penrad/MagView.
• Schedules follow-ups and obtains appropriate orders.
• Inputs patient information accurately into the system.
• Explains forms to patients and assists with completion.
• Tracks and obtains pathology results for data reporting.
• Handles patient inquiries (directions, hours, etc.).
• Maintains patient confidentiality and adheres to attendance policy.
• Participates in front office training and performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Energetic

Multitasking

Organized

Sound judgment

Team collaboration

Proactive

MS Office

Medical terminology

Healthcare experience

CMA preferred

Education

College coursework or CMA preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

At Washington Radiology, we save lives. We are empowered, appreciated, and part of something bigger. Together, we deliver compassionate, exceptional care. Every patient. Every time.

Our service based culture is reflected in our day-to-day interactions that are warm and welcoming and delivered with care, compassion and clinical expertise. Our commitment to excellence can be seen across every level of our organization, beginning with our team members and extending to the patients, families, and physicians we serve. For more than 70 years, Washington Radiology has set the standard for medical imaging care.

Clinical Assistant I

Work Location: 4445 Willard Avenue, Suite 200, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Work Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours weekly, Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm

Hourly Pay: $18.00-$23.00 commensurate with experience

At Solis Mammography, our patient-focused culture is at the heart of every interaction. We deliver the care, compassion and high-touch experience that have made us a valued healthcare partner to the generations of women that we serve. As the nation's leader in breast health services, our commitment to providing excellence in patient care is realized at every level of our organization.

Department Highlights

• Strong team collaboration
• Compassion and empathy to our patients and the team
• Join an innovative team working toward making healthcare more accessible, integrated, and reliable

Here Is What You Will Need

• Strong verbal communication and listening skills;
• Energetic and flexible;
• Manages multiple projects and timelines;
• Well organized and detail oriented;
• Exhibits sound judgment;
• Forms strong working relationships within team;
• Identifies additional tasks to be completed and willingly assists others;
• Basic computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite required;
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred;
• Minimum two years’ experience in healthcare or customer service environment preferred;
• College coursework or Certified Medical Assistant preferred.

A Day in the Life of a Clinical Assistant I:

• Provide services and support for the following areas:
  • Facilitates appropriate patient flow between registration and modalities to ensure proper care is provided in a timely manner;
  • Chaperones radiologists as needed;
  • Properly sets up trays for procedures; assists radiologists or technologists with procedures as required;
  • Proficient in the use of RIS/PACS and Penrad/MagView
  • Schedules patients for appropriate follow up and/or additional exams; obtains appropriate orders;
  • Verifies and or inputs patient information (demographic, insurance and contact information) into system 100% of the time;
  • Explains and assists patients with completion of forms on an as needed basis;
  • Track and obtain pathology results for data outcomes reporting;
  • Scans documents and links to patient medical records on an as needed basis;
  • Proficient in handling calls for general patient questions, i.e. directions, hours of operation, etc.;
  • Refers questions regarding medical results to a clinical team member 100% of the time;
  • Maintains patient confidentiality 100% of the time;
  • Adheres to attendance policy;
  • Participates in front office training, as requested;
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Why Solis Mammography?

• A Great Place to Work for the fourth year in a row!
• Offer competitive benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO, Paid Holidays, Backup Child/Adult Care as well as other unique benefits.