Radiology File Room Clerk

Optum NY, (formerly Optum Tri-State NJ) is seeking a Radiology File Room Clerk to join our team in Fishkill, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. 

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. 

At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together. 

This position is full-time (40 hours / week), Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:30AM-5:30 PM. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime. Our office is located at 600 Westage Drive Fishkill, NY. 

We offer 6 weeks of on-the-job training. The hours of the training will be aligned with your schedule. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Burn Patient images via all systems : Coactiv & Change Health Care PACS

• Share radiology imaging via CD or electronic image sharing solution with both patients & physicians offices while remaining HIPAA compliant

• Participate in various projects and or meetings and complete other tasks assigned by management

• Distribution of CDs via mail / FEDEX

• Respond to all outside physician fax requests

• Respond to internal emails

• Interoffice & pick up all requested imaging

• Handle all CD uploads both within the department & outside of radiology

• Complete all lawyer requests in a timely manner

• Collect payment for any imaging requests

• Answer internal/external phone calls

• Pickup & drop off of CDs

• Maintain file room logs

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. 

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma / GED OR equivalent experience

• Must be 18 years of age OR older

• 1+ years medical records experience

• Knowledge of image sharing solutions

• Knowledge of HIPAA guidelines

• Effective communication, relationship-building and interpersonal skills

• Exceptional attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

• Ability to work full-time (40 hours / week), Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:30AM-5:30 PM. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Medical administrative/clerical experience

• Medical records experience

New York Residents Only: The hourly range for this role is $16.00 to $23.94 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.  

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. 

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. 

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