File Clerk (Imaging)-Full Time Days at Mary… · Frederick…

FILE CLERK (IMAGING)-FULL TIME DAYS Location: Fredericksburg Start the day excited to make a difference…end the day knowing you did.  Come join our team. Job Summary: This position is accountable to maintain confidential patient x-rays and records in an organized efficient manner that assures the prompt retrieval and delivery of information to the customer. The File Clerk manages films, reports, order forms, film sign-out records, and other information that is pertinent to the timely and effective care of patients. Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Essential Functions & Responsibilities: • Prepares and maintains patient films, film jackets and loaner films, records, and logs in an organized, efficient, and confidential manner in accordance with the department’s procedure manual. • Responsible for digitizing, using systems to fix exceptions, and loading CDs. • When releasing films, obtains the appropriate written authorization per HIPAA guidelines and checks them out according to departmental standards. • Operates a vehicle in a safe, proper manner to include following all Virginia DMV traffic rules and regulations at all times. • Re-fuels, checks oil, and other vital components of a vehicle as needed. • Answers telephones courteously and professionally by the third ring. • Listens to voice mail as soon as possible. • Responds to all phone or fax requests for films, reports or other information immediately or within pre-established time frames. • Interacts effectively with Imaging Center for Women and Central film Archive Associates, physicians, and other customers. • Assists the Radiologists by periodically removing order forms and films from the reading area, obtaining comparison films promptly, and in other ways as directed. • Helps maintain Primordial list, pushes exams to Radiologists, and prepares addendum's for Radiologist interpretation. • Performs routine clerical and support functions as directed by the Film Room Supervisor to facilitate smooth and effective Film Library operations. • Distributes final reports of all procedures to the ordering doctors including faxing or mailing of reports as necessary. • Monitors and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and materials, including film jackets and loan preservers, mailers, etc. to ensure their continued availability and non-interruption of services. • Performs Film Library procedures on all patient age groups and maintains competency as evidenced by completion of an annual Competency Based Orientation Tool for File Room Clerk. • Remains proficient in the use of NOVIUS, PenRad, and other Radiology or Information Management systems as needed. • Participates in performance improvement activities for the Film Library utilizing the FOCUS PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act) approach to improvement. • Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: • High school diploma or equivalent, required. • Minimum of one year of experience in a patient care setting, preferred. • Position is not required to operate or maintain a motor vehicle on behalf of Mary Washington Healthcare or Medical Imaging of Fredericksburg. As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status. ‎ Required Physical Requirements: Constant (67-100% of workday) sitting and use of arms and hands; occasional (0-33% of workday) standing, walking, bending, squatting; ability to lift, push, and pull up to 10 lbs.; auditory and visual skills. Mental Requirements: Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills.  Ability to multi-task.  Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.  Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards: Potential risk of exposure to chemicals.  “It is the policy of Mary Washington Healthcare to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability who are applicants for employment or Associates.” ‎