Radiology Support Specialist - Per Diem

Spectrum Healthcare Partners; South Portland (ME); Remote; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Healthcare Partners is seeking an 'Operational Support' member for their Radiology Support Team. This role involves facilitating workflow for radiologists, communicating critical findings, and maintaining high standards of customer service and confidentiality. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, knowledge of medical terminology, and strong communication skills. A proactive, team-oriented individual who can work independently will thrive in this position, which includes remote work opportunities for residents of Maine and New Hampshire.

Benefits

401(k) Match

Profit-Sharing Plan

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Experience in a radiological setting helpful.
• Ability to communicate time-sensitive medical information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Supports radiologists by documenting critical findings.
• Facilitates physician-to-physician communication.
• Maintains confidentiality and professionalism.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PACS

EPIC

Job description

Company Overview

Spectrum Healthcare Partners is Maine’s largest multi-specialty, physician-owned and directed professional organization and is comprised of over 200 physicians practicing in the areas of anesthesiology, orthopaedics, pain management, pathology, radiation oncology, radiology, and vascular & interventional services. Spectrum provides services at many of Maine’s hospitals throughout the state and in eastern New Hampshire.

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides all operational support as part of the Radiology Support Team to facilitate and coordinate workflow for the radiologists in a large, multi-specialty physician healthcare organization

Hours: Sat/Sun - 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time). Ability to cover weekday hours is a plus! This position is remoteor for those living in Maine or New Hampshire. Onsite training in South Portland, Maine is required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Supports radiologists by communicating and documenting STAT, Unexpected and Critical Finding through our One Connect System
2. Interacts with Teleradiology vendors to ensure final reads and to troubleshoot, when necessary
3. Expedites stat read requests received from our sites of service and notify appropriate Radiologists assigned to read
4. Provides timely communication of system issues or other workflows that may impact the Radiologist’s Day
5. Works with various sites of service PACS systems to assist radiologists with workflow, system failures, and delays in dictations, and create specialized work lists
6. Monitors report turnaround times: report delays to ensure final reports are generated in a timely fashion
7. Promptly facilitates physician-to-physician communication via phone

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Answers, triages, and transfers incoming calls appropriately
• Responds to voicemails and e-mails promptly
• Frequently interacts with medical professionals and administrative staff at various facilities

• Maintains appropriate level of Company and HIPAA-related confidentiality
• Provides excellent customer service to Radiologists and sites of service
• Attends meetings as assigned and participate in educational activities to keep skills up to date
• Displays cooperative behavior and interacts positively and effectively with others to promote a team environment
• Performs other duties necessary to maintain the overall efficiency and continuity of the department
• Is proactive in identifying, reporting, and participating in the resolution of any potential or safety issues
• Always demonstrate professionalism
• Ensures adherence to Company policies and procedures for related activities

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Experience in radiological setting helpful
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to communicate time sensitive medical information clearly and accurately to referring offices, ED Staff and other medical professionals
• Proficient computer skills to include Microsoft office Word, Excel, Access,
• Specialized computer software -PACS, QDoc, EPIC, Power Scribe 360 Pacs Scan and Qgenda helpful
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills with the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with employees at all levels of the organization
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Daily operation of various office-based equipment: fax machine, telephone & voice mail operating system, desktop/laptop computer, e-mail system, cell phone, pager, copier
• May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• May spend extended periods operating desktop computer, requiring hand-eye coordination and finger dexterity; and communicating face-to-face, on the telephone and in writing
• Light lifting of paperwork, folders or other general record keeping materials, bending, stretching

BENEFITS

• 401(k) Match and Profit-Sharing Plan