Careers

Part Time X-Ray Technologist

06/21/2024

Lewes location is seeking a part time team member to assist win outpatient clinical area 8-24 hours per week.

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FULL TIME MRI TECH with Orthopedic Focus

04/15/2024

FULL TIME MRI TECH with Orthopedic Focus – First State Imagining ( OASD) LEWES, DELAWARE

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills both written and verbal needed
• Interact with client personnel and team members in an autonomous responsible, professional and ethical manner
• Must be flexible, reliable and demonstrate sound judgment and initiative

• Familiarity with and ability to use equipment in assigned modality, imaging equipment and PACS
• Ability to utilize the principles, theories, practices, techniques and methods of the imaging procedures the team member conducts in order to produce images of high diagnostic quality
• Demonstrates the ability to use proper screening methods of patients to avoid potential injury
• Ability to assist patients onto table
• Ability to respond to emergency situations in a calm and appropriate fashion
• Possesses working knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and MR pathology
• Understands anatomy so as acquire the slices/slabs in the most effective manner
• Knowledgeable on correct and appropriate studies to perform for the patient’s diagnosis

Responsibilities

• Produces high quality MRI diagnostic images while providing excellent patient care.
• Checks referral for appropriate study
• Assures room is ready prior to the patient entering the room (i.e. Equipment is operable, and all supplies are readily available)
• Ensures there is an exam order; if an order correction needs to be made, the technologist corrects the order with the referring physician’s approval, always maintaining compliance.
• Properly documents patient history and exam information for radiologists’ interpretations.
• Administers venipuncture in a safe and effective manner (if applicable)
• Consults with Radiologist when necessary to determine appropriate scanning procedure
• Keeps patient schedule and attempts to accommodate add-on patients when requested
• Communicates delays or changes in the schedule to the appropriate person(s)
• Practices universal medical precautions and properly disposes infectious materials into biohazard containers ( If applicable) 
• Assures patient safety by screening for metal objects and/or implants prior to the patient entering the MRI room
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times
• Remains professional in all situations
• Follows MR protocols in conducting scan
• Demonstrates good judgment when correlating patient history and scanning protocols
• Monitors patient’s wellbeing during scans; recognizes patient discomfort or medical problems and takes appropriate action
• Exercises sound judgment regarding image quality; determines when repeats are necessary
• Performs routine maintenance and ensures cleanliness of equipment and rooms on daily basis
• Maintains appropriately level of supplies

• Adheres to all AART, OSHA & OASD regulations and practices and generally accepted safety protocols
• Other duties as assigned

Physical/Mental Demands

• High levels of mental concentration are required. Ability to lift and place all MRI coils on MRI table. Must handle multiple tasks simultaneously and subject to interruptions. Physical effort requires sitting for long periods of time, walking to assist patient and reaching with hands and arms. Manual dexterity, visual acuity, and the ability to speak and hear are required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour 

Expected hours: 40hrs per week

Benefits: 

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Private practice

Schedule:

• 10-hour shift
• Day shift

Experience:

• Medical MRI Imaging: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• ARRT Certification (Required)
• MRI Certification (Required)

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Medical Assistant

01/23/2024

JOB TITLE: Medical Assistant

REPORTS TO: Clinical Manager

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

JOB OVERVIEW: Responsible for patient care under the direction of a physician or licensed health care provider.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma.State of Delaware licensed.Minimum of 2 years of orthopaedic experience required.Computer skills. Excellent interpersonal skills needed.A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.

Detailed Responsibilities:

• Provide assistance, support and maintain work flow to assigned providers in regards to patient care at all times.
• Maintain clinical data for patients such as current medication list and medical history.
• Schedule diagnostic tests and complete required authorizations for said tests as needed.
• Review assigned provider charts for upcoming appointments.Make sure the chart is up to date and accurate.Make sure the provider has the required information for appointment to improve efficiency of provider during office hours.
• Main inventory of medical supplies.Report any necessary shortages of supplies to manager.
• Keep examination rooms clean and well stocked.
• Perform proper sterilization techniques for medical equipment using autoclave.
• Use proper technique for various medical procedures.
• Assist provider, as necessary, with in office procedures.
• Address patient messages in a timely and efficient manner.Communicate with provider, as needed, regarding any messages.Document in complete detail any advice or medical assistance given to patient.
• Communicate any pertinent information regarding patient care to Front Desk or Surgical Coordinator.
• Maintain and fax all physician orders.
• Comply with all OSHA and HIPAA regulations.
• Working knowledge of other departments.
• Assist with other duties as assigned by Manager or Administrator as needed.

Physical/Mental Demands: Adequate hearing to perform job duties in person and over the telephone.Must be able to communicate clearly to patients in person and over the telephone.Requires frequent lifting and carrying items weighing up to 30 pounds unassisted, including assisting patients when required.Adequate physical ability including sufficient manual dexterity to perform the requisite health care service, including injections.Requires frequent bending, reaching, repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting and sitting, with some heavy lifting, pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular work shift.Requires low exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment.

Orthopaedic Associates of Southern Delaware reserves the right to revise this job description as any time.

Expectations of All Employees:

• Provide exceptional service to all of our patients.
• Exhibit professionalism and ethical behavior at all times.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of patient information and business within the organization’s policies.
• Maintain OSHA and HIPPA regulations.
• Treat everyone with respect, courtesy and friendliness.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures for our organization.
• Communicate recommendations on improvements of policies and procedures to management.
• Participate in committees, discussions and other team functions.
• Provide additional duties as may be assigned.

 The above is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the performance for this position.It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

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Front Desk Receptionist

01/23/2024

REPORTS TO: Front Office Manager

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

JOB OVERVIEW: Provide direct support to physicians, mid-level providers, clerical staff and patients. Coordinates inter and intra office communications. Work directly with patients to ensure smooth patient flow, patient satisfaction and coordination of multiple tasks. Presents a positive image to supporting staff members and patients at all times.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma or Associate Degree in related field, previous experience in a medical office practice, excellent communication and computer skills, patient service focus and professional appearance.

Detailed Responsibilities: 

• Answer all incoming calls and route calls as necessary throughout the organization.
• Schedule, reschedule and cancel appointments for all providers according to provided protocol.
• Update patient information.
• Collect patient demographic information and nature of complaint/injury on new patients that contact the office by phone.
• Carefully document all incoming messages and task to appropriate party.
• Refer calls of a clinical nature to the appropriate medical secretary or provider.
• Check-in and check-out, collect demographic data and collect co-pays, daily.
• Process credit card payments and end of day settlement for credit payments.
• Manage petty cash account.
• Check multiple incoming fax lines and distribute faxes accordingly.
• Maintain file of incoming ER reports.
• Maintain adequate copies of all front office forms.
• Follow HIPAA guidelines at all times.
• If patient medical records need to be obtained, have patient fill out Authorization to Release Medical Information form.
• Assist with other duties as assigned by Manager or Administrator as needed.

Physical/Mental Demands: Multi-task duties require sitting, walking, stooping, lifting, bending and reaching. Occasional lifting of supplies for storage up to approximately 30 pounds. Must be able to project a positive attitude and diplomacy in an occasionally stressful work environment.

Orthopaedic Associates of Southern Delaware reserves the right to revise this job description as any time.

Expectations of All Employees:

• Provide exceptional service to all of our patients.
• Exhibit professionalism and ethical behavior at all times.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of patient information and business within the organization’s policies.
• Maintain OSHA and HIPPA regulations.
• Treat everyone with respect, courtesy and friendliness.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures for our organization.
• Communicate recommendations on improvements of policies and procedures to management.
• Participate in committees, discussions and other team functions.
• Provide additional duties as may be assigned.

The above is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the performance for this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

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