Patient Diagnostic Assistant
Requisition Number: 9973 Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type: Full-Time Shift Day
Work Schedule: 7:30-4:00 M-F
Location Name: Orthopaedic Center
City: SALT LAKE CITY State UT
Department: UOC ANC 40A DIAGNOSTIC RAD
Overview:
As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Care exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health Care seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
This position provides coordination and continuity of patient care by assisting with the organization of required health care services.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinates complex schedules of patients, including radiology, cardiology testing and lab work.
- Organizes required diagnostic screening.
- Assists in the coordination of outside lab work, gathering results and documentation.
- Acts as a liaison with patients, outside healthcare professionals and ancillary hospital departments.
- Triages and manages calls by providing clinical information to patients, referring physicians, lab and insurance carriers.
- Processes and distributes all transcribed notes, letters and reports.
- Distributes written communication according to department protocol.
- Maintains current lists of patients for various phases of treatment.
- Creates new patient charts ensuring that appropriate documentation is included.
- Maintains filing on all patient charts.
- Acts as the first point of contact for the department by answering the phone, greeting and directing patients.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
- Ability to remain calm when assisting chronically ill patients regarding life threatening symptoms or side effects.
- Ability to triage patient needs and direct them appropriately.
- Ability to organize complex appointments for each patient who requires the coordination of multiple healthcare professional’s schedules.
Qualifications:
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in healthcare related field or equivalency.
Qualifications (Preferred):
Prefer a CNA certificate.
Requisition Number: 9973 Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type: Full-Time Shift Day
Work Schedule: 7:30-4:00 M-F
Location Name: Orthopaedic Center
City: SALT LAKE CITY State UT
Department: UOC ANC 40A DIAGNOSTIC RAD
Overview:
As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Care exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health Care seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
This position provides coordination and continuity of patient care by assisting with the organization of required health care services.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinates complex schedules of patients, including radiology, cardiology testing and lab work.
- Organizes required diagnostic screening.
- Assists in the coordination of outside lab work, gathering results and documentation.
- Acts as a liaison with patients, outside healthcare professionals and ancillary hospital departments.
- Triages and manages calls by providing clinical information to patients, referring physicians, lab and insurance carriers.
- Processes and distributes all transcribed notes, letters and reports.
- Distributes written communication according to department protocol.
- Maintains current lists of patients for various phases of treatment.
- Creates new patient charts ensuring that appropriate documentation is included.
- Maintains filing on all patient charts.
- Acts as the first point of contact for the department by answering the phone, greeting and directing patients.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
- Ability to remain calm when assisting chronically ill patients regarding life threatening symptoms or side effects.
- Ability to triage patient needs and direct them appropriately.
- Ability to organize complex appointments for each patient who requires the coordination of multiple healthcare professional’s schedules.
Qualifications:
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in healthcare related field or equivalency.
Qualifications (Preferred):
Prefer a CNA certificate.