Radiology Associate

Detroit Medical Center; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

PTO

Career development

Health Savings Account

Employee Assistance Program

Pet insurance

Legal insurance

Long-term care insurance

Elder care

Job summary

DMC Harper University Hospital in Detroit is seeking a patient registration specialist for the Radiology department. Under supervision, you will register and schedule exams, verify insurance, and collect demographics to ensure accurate billing and smooth patient flow.

You will support PACS/RIS coordination, interact with technologists and nursing staff, and maintain patient charts while assisting with data collection for administration and external agencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; on-the-job training may be provided.
• Experience with patient registration or front-desk duties is a plus.
• Familiarity with PACS/RIS and medical terminology is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Registers and schedules patients for exams, verifies insurance, and collects demographic data to support accurate billing.
• Coordinates patient registration activities, including pre-registration and appointment confirmations.
• Assists with entry of diagnosis codes and related information for diagnostic procedures.
• Supports PACS/RIS and patient information management, ensuring data completeness and accuracy.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduation from a school of practical nursing or certified Nurse Assistant Program or Medical Assistant Program

Job description

Embark on a rewarding career with DMC Harper University Hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Tenet Healthcare, We Understand That Our Greatest Asset Is Our Dedicated Team Of Professionals. That’s Why We Offer More Than a Job – We Provide a Comprehensive Benefit Package That Prioritizes Your Health, Professional Development, And Work-life Balance. The Available Plans And Programs Include

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare C dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder C childcare, auto C home insurance.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Under general supervision, as assigned, and according to established procedures assists nursing and technical staff in screening and preparing patients for exams and performs a variety of moderately to highly complex patient registration duties for the designated Radiology department or ambulatory Imaging Center.

As Assigned

• registers and schedules patient for exams, obtains insurance, medical and demographic data; performs and coordinates the patient registration activities including pre-registration, insurance verification including verification of benefit levels with various third party payors, appointment confirmation, verification of all demographic and referring physician information;
• assists in PACS/RIS and patient information management coordination to ensure completeness, accuracy and integrity and resolution of daily operational issues including matching and retrieval of images and reports;
• interacts with technologist and radiology nursing staff in order to ensure the completion of all appropriate paperwork, assists with entry of appropriate diagnosis coding and other information related to diagnostic procedures in order to ensure billing accuracy;
• interacts with customers/stakeholders to provide/distribute appropriate exam results in a timely and accurate manner;
• maintains patient charts and films as appropriate and assists with data collection activities required by administration and other outside agencies.

Under direct supervision assists with all aspects of patient care and preparation in the Radiology Department.

Responsibilities Include

• assists in preparing patients for diagnostic x-ray exams by positioning, lifting and moving the patient, marks x-ray cassettes or plates with patient demographics as well as monitoring the patient when needed, enters patient demographic information into the computer (RIS) and tracks patient information.
• Answers phones and schedules patients as needed, processes and tracks film jackets and distributes films, performs inventory management and maintenance, performs patient prep and monitoring with non-radiographic equipment (IV pumps, special beds, suction, pulse oximeters,etc).
• Prepares diagnostic contrast media for procedures, starts IV's and performs venipuncture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent. On the job training or related previous experience to acquire skills in screening and preparing patients for exams. Some college preferred.
• Graduation from a school of practical nursing or certified Nurse Assistant Program or a Medical Assistant Program or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Six to twelve months of related computer/information management experience required.
• Knowledge of universal precautions.
• BCLS certification highly desirable.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology highly desirable

Facility Description

DMC Harper University Hospital has distinguished itself in surgery and medicine and is known for its clinical expertise and innovative research. A specialty referral hospital, Harper has established Centers of Excellence in neurosciences, bariatric surgery, vascular services, multidisciplinary cardiovascular services, hypertension, stroke prevention and heart failure.

EEO Statement

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.