Radiology Secretary

Radiology Secretary at UPMC

Full-time position with a Day/Evening Shift Rotation including weekends/holidays

Union: AFSCME

Purpose: Provides necessary support to patients using Radiology Information System (RIS) & Picture Archive Communications System (PACS). Ensures patient data accuracy, greets patients, prepares previous images for interpretation, and sends reports correctly. Responsible for providing patient images for continued care.

Responsibilities:

• Follows BBF and TB exposure policies.
• Organizes daily schedule.
• Manages mammography folders, ensuring past images availability. Updates patient jackets with color-coded stickers.
• Distributes radiology reports according to policy.
• Ensures all mammography/breast ultrasound images are ready for interpretation.
• Guides patients, provides clothing, and manages changing room.
• Processes authorizations & faxes reports. Ensures faxed orders reach the right areas.
• Maintains waiting & changing room cleanliness. Greets & assists patients, enters data into computer systems.
• Relays prep instructions and handles telephone calls efficiently.
• Researches patient files for exam history.
• Proficient in hospital PACS systems & managing patient images.

• Education and Training:
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of medical terminology course preferred.
• Graduate of medical secretarial program is a plus.

• Experience:
• Prior experience as a medical secretary in a hospital setting is advantageous.

• Additional Qualifications:
• 1. Detail-oriented and personable.
• 2. Proficient in computer operations.
• 3. Strong communication skills.

• Licenses & Certifications:
• Act 34 clearance required.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran