Professional Radiology Assistant

Inland Imaging Associates, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 24,879 - 37,319; Full time

Job summary

Inland Imaging Associates, LLC is seeking a Professional Radiology Assistant I to manage incoming exams at Sacred Heart Medical Center. This role requires excellent communication and multitasking abilities, as well as clerical experience in a medical office setting.

The position offers a full-time schedule, Monday to Friday, and requires a High School Diploma. Knowledge of medical terminology and various software tools are preferred.

Qualifications

• One year of clerical experience required; two years of medical office experience preferred.
• Hands-on with complex computerized applications.
• Understanding of anatomy and medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming exams via Medicalis.
• Prioritize and dispatch exams to meet turnaround times.
• Maintain knowledge of radiologists’ shift definitions.

Skills

Keyboarding skills

Computer skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Ability to multitask

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AA Degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Medicalis Control Center

PACS

Job description

Job Information

Base Pay Range: $18.06 - $27.09

Full Time, Regular position, Monday–Friday 9:00AM – 5:00PM, Sacred Heart Medical Center.

Summary

The Professional Radiology Assistant I manages incoming exams via Medicalis to facilitate timely review and dictation by radiologists, providing administrative support as required.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and dispatch exams to meet turnaround times.
• Facilitate and dispatch referring physician and technologist calls to appropriate radiologists based on sub‑specialty.
• Triage multiple phone calls on multiple phone lines.
• Maintain knowledge of radiologists’ shift definitions and sub‑specialized groups.
• Prepare exams for radiologist interpretation: verify exam, clinical information, contrast, fluoro time, prior studies; ensure loading of current and previous studies; resolve exceptions; link and/or merge accounts.
• Merge patient accounts in Medicalis Operations and PACS.
• Upload all electronic paperwork to the Patient Summary in Medicalis Control Center or PACS as needed, including previous reports, history, physicals, and notes.
• Document and follow up communications on individual exams in Medicalis Control Center.
• Adhere to test workflows and policies.
• Monitor, track, and communicate procedure schedules for radiologists.
• Obtain additional histories and information via multiple patient record systems and ordering provider offices.
• Track, note, and add FTE credit for procedures, prelims, meetings, conferences, and downtimes.
• Follow up on addendums issuance.
• Respond to email consistently and proactively.
• Call or fax results to referring physicians.
• Provide a high level of customer service continuously.
• Attend meetings, take minutes/notes, and report to the team as required.
• Order and stock beverages for radiologists onsite.
• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of reading rooms onsite daily.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

General Duties

• Maintain strict confidentiality with Inland Imaging and its customers.
• Follow all health and safety policies, harassment, non‑retaliation, discrimination, respectful workplace, HIPAA, non‑disclosure, and security policies.
• Demonstrate professional demeanor, good personal hygiene, and be free of alcohol or drug abuse.
• Keep a valid state driver’s license and proof of insurance.
• Exhibit excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be detail‑oriented, able to multitask, organized, and work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Engage in self‑directed learning and pursue continuing education.
• Adhere to departmental standards and personnel policies, using teamwork and communication skills to identify concerns and solutions.
• Attend quarterly quality assurance meetings.
• Maintain required attendance and rotate to other shifts and locations as needed.
• Accept and perform other projects and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required; AA Degree preferred.
• Experience: One year of clerical experience required; two years of medical office experience preferred; hands‑on with complex computerized applications.
• Keyboarding and computer skills.
• Anatomy and medical terminology (preferred).
• Understanding of all procedures to be read by radiologists (preferred).
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Medicalis Control Center, Medicalis Operations, Stentor/PACS, Smartsheet, Workday, WebEx, EPIC, Vertex, Powershare, QGenda (desired).
• Background check: Must pass RCW 43.43.830–840 background check for working with children under 16, disabled persons, or vulnerable adults; compliance with Social Security Act exclusions list.
• Drug test: Must pass pre‑employment drug test.

EEO Statement

Nuvodia/Inland is an EEO employer.