Administration Assistant at Avenue Healthcare

Job Objective/Purpose

The Radiology Administration Assistant will be responsible for coordinating and managing workload allocation for reporting radiologists in the reference imaging unit. 

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the workload allocation for reporting radiologists, ensuring equitable distribution of cases and efficient use of resources.
• Organize and prioritize imaging studies based on urgency, complexity, and radiologists’ availability.
• Assign cases to radiologists based on their expertise and sub-specialty qualifications.
• Monitor and track turnaround times for imaging reports, identifying and resolving any delays or issues.
• Ensure accurate and complete documentation of imaging reports, including proper coding and billing information.
• Collaborate with the radiologists to address any quality or accuracy concerns in imaging reports.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information and comply with all relevant regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Provide training and support to radiologists on the use of reporting software, templates, and guidelines.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, including data collection and analysis, to enhance the performance and efficiency of the imaging reports workflow
• Collaborate with other departments and clinics to ensure smooth communication and coordination of imaging studies.
• Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time by your immediate supervisor in line with the job description.

Person Specification

• Diploma/bachelor's degree in business administration or any other related field.
• Diploma/bachelor's degree in Diagnostic Radiography/Medical Imaging Sciences or any other related field will be an added advantage.
• Understanding of the PACs system
• BLS Certification.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant working experience.
• Knowledge of radiology workflow and imaging report generation process
• Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and a team player.
• Ethical.
• Empathetic, Reliable and customer focused.