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Type: Tribal Salary Range: Salary Negotiable Open Period: 4/24/2026 until filled Summary: For further information and how to apply contact: Department. Please submit your application materials to: Human Resources Department P.O. Box 67 Lac du Flambeau, WI 54538 715-588-3303 Email: hr@ldftribe.com
The primary responsibility of this position is to provide the highest standard of customer service within the team environment and in the radiology department. This position greets patients in person, answers phones, and helps to coordinate patient appointments and prior authorizations for Mammography and MRI appointments at Peter Christensen Health Center. More info about area: https://www.ldftribe.com/ Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Job Announcement Flyer: LDF Radiology Assistant.pdf [pdf - 206.45 KB] Duties: The primary responsibility of the Radiology Assistant is to assist the Radiology department in the functions related to the practice of general radiology, mammography, and MRI. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: 1. Answer phone calls in a professional and timely manner. Route calls appropriately. Take and send messages accurately and promptly. 2. Schedules imaging/radiology appointments accurately. 3. Acknowledge the presence of all patients in a friendly and professional manner. Check in and register as appropriate. 4. Comply with established clinical policies and procedures and enforces infection control and safety policies. 5. General office duties including faxing, emailing, scanning, printing and mailing letters, etc. 6. Maintain adequate inventory of supplies and equipment. 7. Orient patient to procedures involved. Communicate and prepare patient for testing. Provide removal of jewelry instruction. Any other duties dependent on patient load and Radiology Technologist instruction. 8. Take preventative steps to avoid unnecessary exposure to radiation. 9. Must be able to closely follow Administrative and Radiology Technologist directions. 10. Assist in review and developing departmental policies as necessary. 11. Maintains strictest confidentiality according to HIPAA standards and upholds confidentiality working with sensitive patient data. 12. Participates in mandatory trainings and meetings. 13. Understands the principle of Quality Improvement and participates in appropriate QI projects. 14. Works toward achieving implementation of AAAHC certifications and conducts appropriate follow up. 15. Assist in compilation or collection of data as directed. 16. Initiates precertification and authorizations online, phone or written documentation for all required direct care services for Radiology, Mammography and MRI for all patients: tribal, direct or private. 17. Contacts insurance companies, primary care physicians, and patient families to coordinate services for out of network or denied services. 18. Coordinates with Business Office Supervisor and Billing Staff for accuracy of documentation needed for 3rd party billing. 19. Identifies the need for signature required for consent for treatment and financial agreements to pay per the status of the patient. 20. Inputs all pre-certification and authorizations denied or approved into EHR/PM accurately. 21. Helps educate patient/guardian/parent about the managed care Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent. Preferred completion of medical terminology. Experience in working with the public, with a demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality. Experience in clinical or office setting preferred. Experience with insurance referral and authorization processing preferred. Work Type: Permanent, Full Announcement #: Radiology Assistant, LDF Who May Apply? US Citizens Get Details & Apply: https://www.ldftribe.com/ Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov