Administrative Assistant III - Radiology

Radiology Imaging Specialist

Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote Fully On-Site Work Schedule Monday - Friday; 4:00pm - 1:00pm

Salary Range: $31.88 - 45.66 Hourly Employment Type 2 - Staff: Career Duration INDEFINITE

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

Manage and organize digital radiology images, studies, and related patient records. Import, export, archive, retrieve, and distribute radiology images using PACS, RIS, EMR, and other imaging systems. Ensure accurate patient identification, study matching, indexing, and documentation. Retrieve prior imaging studies for radiologists and clinical departments as requested. Upload outside imaging studies from CDs, electronic transfers, cloud platforms, or other media into the appropriate patient record. Verify image quality, completeness, and correct association with the patient and examination. Assist with resolving duplicate, missing, incorrectly indexed, or inaccessible imaging studies. Maintain accurate imaging archives and assist with retention and disposal procedures according to organizational policies. Coordinate the transfer of images to outside facilities, referring providers, patients, and other authorized parties. Protect patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and applicable privacy and security requirements. Troubleshoot routine PACS and image-management issues and escalate technical problems to IT or imaging-system support when necessary. Communicate effectively with radiologists, technologists, physicians, medical records staff, IT personnel, and patients. Maintain documentation and follow established departmental procedures and quality-control standards. Assist with audits, system upgrades, data migration, and other radiology information-management projects. Answer busy phones, emails, fax machine, process outside images at least 100 per day.

Job Qualifications

Previous experience in radiology, medical records, health information management, imaging services, or a related healthcare environment preferred. Familiarity with PACS, DICOM, RIS, and electronic medical record systems preferred. Strong computer and data-entry skills. Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to handle confidential patient information appropriately. Strong communication and customer-service skills. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary team. Experience working with radiology imaging systems or image archives. Knowledge of medical terminology and radiology terminology. Familiarity with HIPAA, DICOM standards, and healthcare information-management practices. Experience troubleshooting basic PACS/image-transfer issues. Ability to work for extended periods at a computer workstation. Ability to handle and organize imaging media and related records. Ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment and manage multiple requests with accuracy and appropriate prioritization.