Clinical Assistant II

Clinical Assistant II

Looking to elevate your career? Join us!

Work Location: 21351 Ridgetop Circle, Suites 100, Sterling, VA 20166

Work Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours weekly, Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm

 

Department Highlights:

• Patient-Focused Team
• Cohesive and Friendly Environment
• Supportive and Encouraging Atmosphere

​​​​​​​Here is what you will need:

• High School diploma or equivalent;
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills;
• Energetic and flexible;
• Manages multiple projects and timelines;
• Well organized and detail oriented;
• Exhibits sound judgment;
• Forms strong working relationships within team;
• Identifies additional tasks to be completed and willingly assists others;
• Basic computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite required;
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred;
• Minimum two years’ experience in healthcare or customer service environment preferred;
• College coursework or Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
• Clinical training and competency verification by Washington Radiology Clinical Education Program as required

 

A Day in the Life of a Clinical Assistant II:

• Provide services and support for the following areas:
• Facilitates appropriate patient flow between registration and modalities to ensure proper care is provided in a timely manner;
• Chaperones radiologists as needed;
• Properly sets up trays for procedures; assists radiologists or technologists with procedures as required;
• Proficient in the use of RIS/PACS and Penrad/MagView
• Schedules patients for appropriate follow up and/or additional exams; obtains appropriate orders;
• Verifies and or inputs patient information (demographic, insurance and contact information) into system 100% of the time;
• Explains and assists patients with completion of forms on an as needed basis;
• Track and obtain pathology results for data outcomes reporting;
• Scans documents and links to patient medical records on an as needed basis;
• Proficient in handling calls for general patient questions, i.e. directions, hours of operation, etc.;
• Refers questions regarding medical results to a clinical team member 100% of the time;
• Maintains patient confidentiality 100% of the time;
• Adheres to attendance policy;
• Participates in front office training, as requested;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Limitations to scope of practice:

• Can only freeze and print images in ultrasound under the direction of a radiologist who is scanning in the room;
• Can explain procedure and act as a witness, but final informed consent is responsibility of the radiologist;
• Cannot manage medications, only a radiologist may draw up medications;
• Completion of pathology requisitions require radiologist review and confirmation for accuracy.
• Bone density examinations may only be performed after written authorization from Washington Radiology University Clinical Education Program and is limited by state regulations.:

Why Washington Radiology?

• A Great Place to Work for the third year in a row!
• Offer competitive benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO, Paid Holidays, Backup Child/Adult Care as well as other unique benefits.

 

 

 

 

Qualifications

At Washington Radiology, our service-based culture is reflected in our day-to-day interactions that are warm and welcoming and delivered with care, compassion and clinical expertise. Our commitment to excellence can be seen across every level of our organization, beginning with our team members and extending to the patients, families, and physicians w