Diagnostic Imaging Secretary

South County Hospital; Wakefield (RI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision

Tuition reimbursement

403b

PTO

Job summary

South County Health in Rhode Island is seeking an experienced administrative professional to support patient flow in the imaging department. The role schedules and registers exams, ensures physicians' orders are in place, and uses computer systems to track appointments.

Candidates should have strong customer service, basic medical terminology, and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Responsible for the efficient flow of patients throughout the department.
• Schedules and registers exams with accuracy according to modality specifications.
• Ensures every patient has a physician order for each exam.
• Experience with computers and some medical terminology preferred.
• Must understand written and verbal detailed instructions and provide exemplary customer service.

Responsibilities

• Balance multiple tasks in a hectic environment while remaining composed.
• Maintain attention to detail in scheduling, registration, and patient flow.
• Collaborate with clinicians to ensure efficient exam processing.

Skills

Customer service

Medical terminology

Attention to detail

Written and verbal instructions

Tools

Computers

Job description

South County Health is an independent, nonprofit healthcare system serving southern Rhode Island for more than 100 years, offering comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, and home health services. South County Hospital is the only hospital in the Northeast—and one of just 19 nationwide—to have earned five-star CMS ratings for both Overall Hospital Quality and Patient Experience. The system has also earned several A grades from The Leapfrog Group for quality and patient safety, along with a five-star HCAHPS rating.

As a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, South County Health clinicians have special access to Mayo Clinic knowledge, expertise, and resources, including opportunities to consult with Mayo Clinic specialists, access clinical tools, and participate in education and professional development. These tools and resources complement our clinicians' local expertise and support high-quality, patient-centered care close to home, at no additional cost. South County Health combines this clinical excellence with a supportive work environment, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 403b, and PTO), professional development opportunities, and a commitment to work-life balance.

South County Health is an independent, nonprofit healthcare system serving southern Rhode Island for more than 100 years, offering comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, and home health services. South County Hospital is the only hospital in the Northeast—and one of just 19 nationwide—to have earned five-star CMS ratings for both Overall Hospital Quality and Patient Experience. The system has also earned several A grades from The Leapfrog Group for quality and patient safety, along with a five-star HCAHPS rating.

As a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, South County Health clinicians have special access to Mayo Clinic knowledge, expertise, and resources, including opportunities to consult with Mayo Clinic specialists, access clinical tools, and participate in education and professional development. These tools and resources complement our clinicians' local expertise and support high-quality, patient-centered care close to home, at no additional cost. South County Health combines this clinical excellence with a supportive work environment, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 403b, and PTO), professional development opportunities, and a commitment to work-life balance.

Responsible for the efficient flow of patients throughout the department. Schedules and registers exams with accuracy according to modality specifications. Assures that every patient has a physician order for each exam. Experience with computers. Some medical terminology preferred. Ability to understand both written and verbal detailed instructions. Must have exemplary customer service skills and the ability tohandle multiple tasks in a hectic environment, maintain composure in difficult situations and bedetail oriented.

South County Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.