Imaging Assistant PRN

University of Maryland Medical System; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System is seeking a capable Imaging Department Clerk to greet and assist patients and visitors, and to record patient and imaging information. The role includes filing and retrieving papers and films in alphabetical and numeric order and supporting technologists during imaging procedures.

You will transport patients to and from the department as needed. The ideal candidate has at least one year of customer service experience, with preference for healthcare exposure

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• At least one year of customer service experience preferred; healthcare experience preferred.
• Familiarity with medical terminology preferred.
• Ability to work calmly in a busy Imaging Department; strong communication and customer service skills; ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Greets and assists patients and visitors.
• Records patient and imaging information.
• Files and retrieves papers and films by alphabetic and numeric sequence.
• Assists technologists performing imaging procedures.
• Transports patients to and from the department.

Skills

Customer service

Healthcare terminology

Communication

Teamwork

Clerical skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Requirements

Job Summary

Greets and assists patients and visitors, and records patient and imaging information, files and retrieves papers and films by alphabetic and numeric sequence, assists technologists performing imaging procedures, transports patients to and from the department.

Minimum Knowledge Skills And Abilities

Education & Training: High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Work Orientation & Experience: At least one year of customer service experience preferred. Experience in healthcare and medical terminology preferred.

Skills & Abilities: Ability to work calmly in a busy Imaging Department environment; Visual and hearing abilities sufficient to receive, understand, and act upon clerical and technical instructions given in person, over the telephone, computer screens, and in writing; Ability to respond politely to anxious patient and family members, rapidly changing work priorities from technologists, supervisors, and physicians; Ability to communicate effectively; Strong customer service and patient care skills; Ability to navigate a computer system; Effectively function as a member of a collaborative team