PACS Radiology Clerk — Scheduling & Records

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Regional Medical Center is seeking a Radiology Clerk PACS to maintain patient records and support radiology workflow. Responsibilities include copying images with PACS, researching records in RIS/HIS, and assisting with patient registration and pre-authorizations.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, strong customer relations, teamwork, and flexibility in scheduling to ensure continuous patient care. Training and meetings are part of the job responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Preferred education includes courses in Medical Terminology.

Responsibilities

• Copy images for check-out using the PACS software.
• Research patients' radiology records through RIS and HIS while maintaining confidentiality.
• Schedule Radiology Procedures.
• Obtain Pre-Authorization for Radiology Procedures.
• Assist with Registration for Radiology Patients.
• Verify borrower identification before releasing records.
• Monitor the out-patient waiting area and address delays past appointment times.
• Prepare patient records for copies and legal case log when subpoenas arrive.
• Retrieve records through RIS and fax records as requested by the referring physician.
• Research and upload outside studies into the PACS system.
• Maintain necessary inventory of supplies.
• Communicate equipment malfunctions and low inventory to leads.
• Present oneself professionally and adapt scheduling to patient care needs.
• May be cross trained and attend required meetings and trainings.

Skills

Customer relations

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility scheduling

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Courses in Medical Terminology

Job description

Chesapeake Regional Medical Center is seeking a Radiology Clerk PACS to maintain patient records and support radiology workflow. Responsibilities include copying images with PACS, researching records in RIS/HIS, and assisting with patient registration and pre-authorizations.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, strong customer relations, teamwork, and flexibility in scheduling to ensure continuous patient care. Training and meetings are part of the job responsibilities.