Inland Imaging·Royal Oak, Michigan
The primary role is to assist radiologists and technologists in obtaining high-quality studies and ensuring efficient workflow by managing patient flow, preparing rooms, and handling necessary documentation. Essential duties include escorting patients, maintaining cleanliness, pulling reports, assisting with scheduling, and potentially transporting patients between departments.
$18.06 - $27.09
The supplemental patient care assistant will fill in for vacation and sick calls at various locations based on department need. This position is eligible for a 12% supplemental differential
To assist the radiologists and technologists to obtain the highest quality studies and to effect the most efficient workflow in the department.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· Escort patients to exam rooms and instruct patient in the appropriate preparation for exam
· Maintain clean, well stocked exam and dressing rooms
· Pull previous studies and reports
· Assist scheduling department with scheduling patients and call backs as needed
· Assist Technologists with patients as needed
· Interact with Nursing, Front Office Core, and Reading Room Assistants to ensure smooth work flow throughout the clinic or hospital
· Maintain clean scan room environment
· Use required computer programs proficiently
· May transport patients to/from inpatient department or Emergency Room to/from Inland Imaging department.
· Knowledgeable of hospital codes and infection status (if applicable)
· This position may be required to work in a hospital, urgent care or clinical setting.
· Performs other duties as assigned
Prepare billing slips for NWOS billing office to ensure accurate CPT code was selected. Deliver to 4th floor billing office.
Reminder calls for next day’s MRI appointments.
Send messages of scheduled appointment to practice coordinators through the NWOS e-Medsys system. Scheduler will provide a list each morning.
Process new orders submitted by NWOS office for scheduling. Ensure order is complete and authorized. Send and label orders with comments to the Medicalis Worklist for scheduler to call.
Review old orders in Insurance pending folders for Medicalis worklist and request practice coordinator at NWOS for an update on the authorization process through e-Medsys as needed.
· Completes the paperwork for biopsies and locs, lab work for specimens, consent forms and discharge instructions.
a. Consults the patients history and physical and fills out the biopsy procedure paperwork under the direction of the technologist and nurse
a. Screening the patient.
b. Assists them in changing their clothes.
c. Escorts patient for IV placement.
d. Helps to position the patient on the biopsy table.
e. Stays with the patient after first set of images are obtained, while the technologist and radiologist plan the procedure.
f. Communicates timelines, what to expect as the procedure progresses to the patient.
a. Holds pressure until bleeding has stopped.
b. Dresses incision.
c. Escorts patient to and from Mammogram Department and gives report of patient’s condition and tolerance to the procedure to the mammography technologist.
d. Helps patient dress post procedure.
· Keeps a QA spreadsheet regarding any complications regarding the Breast Biopsy table or biopsy equipment (ie; biopsy clip did not deploy properly, etc).
· Keeps records of complications with equipment and/or procedure
· Other duties as assigned
· Assist nurses with unexpected needs.
· Participate in taking patient vital signs, under the direct supervision of the Nursing Staff
· Occasionally assist sedated patients after their procedure
· Obtain patient meals and snacks as necessary
· Escort patients from waiting room to dressing room prior to nurse assessment
· Manage laundry
· Stock supplies
· Clean and dress stretchers
· Help maintain adequate levels of nursing supplies
Duties: and Responsibilities:
· May be required to complete a course in back safety prior to working with patients
· Ability to maintain strict confidentiality within the Inland Imaging companies and Inland’s customers.
· Honest, pleasant manner and good personal hygiene.
· Free of alcohol and drug abuse.
· Valid state driver’s license and proof of insurance.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
· Detail oriented; ability to multi-task; organized and able to work in a fast paced environment.
· Demonstrates self-directed learning and participation in continuing education through professional journals, approved seminars, etc.
· Ability to consider individual needs in communication with and assessment and treatment of patients of all ages.
· Adheres to departmental standards and personnel policies by demonstrating professional demeanor in conduct and appearance.
· Follows company departmental standards and personnel policies by using good teamwork and communication skills to help identify concerns and solutions, assisting where needed to ensure a smooth functioning department.
· Performs other duties as required by displaying team spirit and self-growth, accepting and performing other projects and responsibilities, and requesting other projects and responsibilities.
· Rotates to other shifts and locations as needed.
· Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
· Attendance is required for this position.
Supervisory Responsibilities: · There is little or no supervisory responsibility in this position
· Education: High School Diploma/GED required
One year minimum experience in the medical field.
o Anatomy and medical terminology preferred.
o Medical office experience preferred.
o Understanding of MRI procedures to be read by radiologist preferred.
Experience with the following computer applications is highly desired: Outlook; Kronos; Replicon; Imagecast; Stentor; IDXterm; Flowcast; Allscripts; Intranet, EPIC and Medicalis
o Must be able to pass a background check required by RCW 43.43.830-840 to work with children under the age of 16, developmentally disabled persons or vulnerable adults
o In order to comply with provisions set forth in Sections 1128 and 1156 of the Social Security Act, all new employees of Inland Imaging Clinical Associates, LLC will be checked against the LIST OF EXCLUDED INDIVIDUALS provided by the Department of Health & Human Services, Office of the Inspector General (OIG). Employees must not be included on this list.
Eligible employees must be able to pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test.
Nuvodia/Inland is an eeo employer...
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of one year of experience in the medical field, with knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology preferred. Essential abilities include working efficiently in a fast-paced environment, maintaining high organization and confidentiality, and proficiency with required computer programs.
Market context
In Michigan, support-services roles in healthcare often stay active because clinics and practices need dependable staff who can handle patient-facing and back-office tasks. These positions are competitive because employers commonly require a high school diploma, completion of a competency-based medical assistant training program, and timely BLS plus a recognized Medical Assistant certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and confirm your certification timeline before applying.
