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The University of Miami UHealth System, Department of Radiology, has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Clinical Assistant to work at Lennar Foundation Medical Center in Coral Gables. The incumbent is responsible the daily clerical and clinical workflow of the Mammography department under the supervision of the Chief Mammography Technologist. The Clinical Assistant communicates effectively and works closely with the patients, physicians, and Mammography Technologist to ensure that patient’s services are provided in a timely manner. The clinical assistant will answer all incoming calls courteously within 3 rings and will respond politely to all requests made by internal and external customers. The clinical assistant orders supplies and call for patients and assists the technologists as requested. The clinical assistant must adhere to PHI “minimum necessary” compliance standards at all times.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Utilizes UChart, RADIANT PACS to track patient flow.

Advises front desk personnel of patient delays and maintains constant contact with MRI Technologist to maintain daily schedule.

Greets patients upon notification of front desk of patient arrival, and verifies patient information from UChart, RADIANT PACS, patient wrist band and pre-screening form.

Directs patient to the dressing room and prepares patient for imaging. The patient should be changed into a gown; all metal items need to be removed from the patient’s person. Patient should be instructed to use bathroom prior to the imaging procedure.

Assist supervision and controlled access to the mammography department

Upon completion of patient exam, will ensure patient is directed from the exam room to the dressing room and patient lobby.

Assumes responsibilities for stocking imaging and patient dressing rooms with needed supplies and putting away storeroom supplies as appropriate.

Utilizes supplies and equipment effectively.

Ensures proper disposal of used equipment and supplies.

Assists Mammography Technologist in imaging preparations as needed.

Assists with keeping the imaging area neat, clean, and organized.

Receives telephone calls and visitors to the clinical areas.

Complies with departmental, and university policies and procedures.

Reports unusual incidents in a timely manner to appropriate supervisory personnel.

Reports and documents all equipment issues to Chief Technologist.

Maintains flexibility and assumes all other additional responsibilities assigned by the Shift Supervisor or Chief Technologist.

Communicates with Radiologist, referring physicians, and other personnel in an effective, detailed manner.

Uses appropriate access to medication related to their job function

Education:

High School Diploma or GED required.

Associates or bachelor’s degree preferred.

CPR Certification

Experience:

Minimum of one-year prior patient care experience or equivalent.

Medical office experience preferred.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

H3