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Kaiser Permanente

Integrated healthcare provider and payer platform

Imaging Services Assistant

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationPosted on Nov 13
Full-timeClackamas County, OR, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least six months of experience in a clerical position dealing with the public.
  • A high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) is required.
  • Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire.
  • Basic human relations skills are required.
  • Flexibility and the ability to take instruction are required.
  • Organizing and prioritizing skills are required.
  • Command of the English language is required.
  • Basic keyboard or computer skills are required.
  • Customer-focused service skills are required.

Responsibilities

  • Perform reception duties, make appointments, perform electrocardiogram examinations, and provide file room and dark room services according to standard policies and procedures.
  • Create, transfer, and maintain radiology files for patients of all ages.
  • Order, track, locate, and file radiology images, jackets, and requisitions; prepare studies for radiologist review and ensure studies are read daily.
  • Manage and resolve file room quality assurance issues, communicate operational problems to healthcare team members, and perform digitization and gateway management functions.
  • Greet patients, members, and coworkers in person and by phone; check patients in for exams; complete COPR and other required forms; address challenging situations; and provide written exam instructions and preparation information.
  • Pick up and deliver interdepartmental mail when applicable, maintain appointment schedules and requisition files, and make outreach calls as assigned.
  • Manage department voicemail and incoming calls, coordinate member flow through imaging, serve as a liaison to supported areas, and communicate status updates.
  • Manage add-on studies and coordinate transport; schedule STAT, urgent, and complicated studies, including studies involving areas outside a specific imaging modality; and assist with other scheduling as requested.
  • Cover other areas as needed, assist with tumor board reviews, prepare modality paperwork, stock and tidy patient care and work areas, monitor schedule templates and make directed changes, chaperone as needed, and make reminder calls as appropriate.
  • Request jackets from storage, purge records, answer calls and pages including after-hours pages, digitize mammograms and general radiology exams and documents or images for legal and research purposes, manage inbound and outbound images and documents through the gateway, send and receive images on film and CD, and provide images and documents for release of information.
  • Answer the Imaging Services appointing line and call patients to schedule Imaging Services orders, including MRI, bone density, ultrasound, CT, PET CT, EEG, nuclear medicine, fluoroscopy, and diagnostic and screening mammograms.
  • Schedule accurately, order cabs and interpreters as needed, provide cost-share information upon request, and communicate with healthcare team members to meet patient needs.
  • Cooperate with staff within and outside the department to accomplish assigned duties and assist others.
  • Answer telephone calls, determine callers’ needs, provide assistance, and obtain and record relevant information.
  • Operate office equipment, maintain equipment and supplies in clean and usable condition, and report malfunctions or needs to the appropriate lead technician, biomedical staff, or supervisor.
  • Perform other duties and accept responsibilities within the scope of the position as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • One year of prior clerical experience in a medical setting.
  • Experience with the CADENCE system or another automated scheduling system.
  • Kaiser work experience.
  • Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
  • Basic knowledge of radiation safety.
  • Efficient data entry and typing skills.
  • Dark room processing skills.
  • Multi-line telephone skills.

About the Company

Kaiser Permanente

Integrated healthcare provider and payer platform

Kaiser Permanente runs an integrated healthcare platform that lets members manage and pay medical, premium, and pharmacy bills online. It serves Medicare Advantage, Individual and Family, and non-employer plans, offering options to pay as a guest or set up payment plans. The platform works by presenting a centralized online portal where users can view bills, choose how to pay, and handle multiple types of charges in one place. Revenue comes from premiums and medical services fees, while the service aims to reduce administrative work for both providers and patients and encourage on-time payments. What sets Kaiser Permanente apart is its combination of healthcare services with a single billing experience across multiple plan types, focusing on a user-friendly, centralized payment process rather than handling billing through separate systems. Its goal is to provide a straightforward, reliable way for members to manage and pay their bills, improving convenience and payment timeliness.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$7.5M
Headquarters
Oakland, CA
Founded
1945

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