Reading Room Coordinator

Weill Cornell Medicine; New York (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Weill Cornell Medicine seeks a Reading Room Coordinator on the Lower East Side to support radiologists by handling non-interpretive tasks, enabling focus on interpretive and clinical work.

The role requires a High School Diploma and about two years of experience coordinating projects or programs, with strong MS Office skills and excellent communication. You’ll interact with radiologists, technologists, front desk staff, and providers, and work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business administration, health care administration or related is preferred.
• Approximately two years of experience coordinating projects or programs or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Connect radiologists to technologists, front desk staff, patients, IT support and providers on a case-by-case basis to ensure timely communication.
• Facilitate communication between radiologists and ordering providers in relaying results to patient care teams as quickly as possible.
• Connect patients experiencing post-biopsy and post-exam reactions with appropriate nursing teams.
• Collaborate with front desk staff in requesting protocols, clarifying orders and stat reads.
• Manage incoming emails requesting same-day reads, re-interpretations and notifying appropriate radiologists.

Skills

MS Office

Internet apps

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business administration/health care administration or related

High School Diploma

Job description

• As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices

Title

Reading Room Coordinator

Location

Lower East Side

Org Unit

East Side 1305 York Ave

Work Days

Weekly Hours: 35.00

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $26.87 - $29.67

• As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices

Position Summary

Performs non-interpretive tasks in order to allow radiologists throughout the department to focus on their primary interpretive and clinical tasks.

Job Responsibilities

• Connect radiologists to technologists, front desk staff, patients, IT support and providers on a case-by-case basis to ensure timely communication.
• Facilitate communication between radiologists and ordering providers in relaying results to patient care teams as quickly as possible.
• Connect patients experiencing post-biopsy and post-exam reactions with appropriate nursing teams.
• Collaborate with front desk staff in requesting protocols, clarifying orders and stat reads.
• Manage incoming emails requesting same-day reads, re-interpretations and notifying appropriate radiologists.

Education

• High School Diploma

Experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business administration, health care administration or related is preferred.

Approximately two years of experience coordinating projects or programs or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office Suite and database applications.
• Familiar with Internet applications.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Advanced interpersonal skills
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of management and must work and communicate effectively with both internal and external customers.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work well under pressure, with a close attention to detail
• Ability to project/program manage and to multi task while paying attention to details.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Role will require long periods of time in a sitting position.

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