RADIOLOGY IMPROVEMENT AND STANDARDS COORDINATOR FULL TIME DAYS

The Detroit Medical Center (DMC) is a nationally recognized health care system that serves patients and families throughout Michigan and beyond. A premier healthcare resource, our mission is to help people live happier, healthier lives. The hospitals of the Detroit Medical Center are the Children's Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Receiving Hospital, Harper University Hospital, Hutzel Women's Hospital, the DMC Heart Hospital, Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital, the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan and Sinai-Grace Hospital.

DMC's 150-year legacy of medical excellence and service provides patients and families world-class care in cardiovascular health, women's services, neurosciences, stroke treatment, orthopedics, pediatrics, rehabilitation, organ transplant and other general and specialty services.

DMC is a key partner in Detroit's resurgence, which continues to draw national and international attention. A dedicated corporate citizen with strong community ties, DMC is one of the largest and most diverse employers in Southeast Michigan.

Summary Description

Under the general supervision of the system radiology leadership and in conjunction with the chief for the specialty service, coordinates the business operation of the division.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, data analysis and reporting. Researches, gathers, analyzes and disseminates information to assist the radiology management team in informational and statistical reporting. Maintains RIS order catalog for all departments that utilize RIS. Creates, inactivates, maintains and reviews charge masters for all the imaging management system.

Designated IT radiology point person for testing, review and approval of radiology enhancement requests.
Assist in coordinating system initiatives for process improvements such as billing compliance, on-line scheduling, system forms, new patient curriculum and staff educational tools. Assists in developing service line standardization, including policies, procedures and forms. Collects, analyzes and reports statistical data.

Participates in auditing system response to all governing bodies. May serve as a Radiology representative for system meetings or other duties as assigned.

Monitors activities for and ensures compliance with laws, government regulations, JC requirements and DMC policies. As directed, implements external and internal audit recommendations.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Associates degree in a related technical or administrative discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience. Computer science / information systems experience preferred
2. Two or more years of progressively responsible technical experience with EMR or Radiology Information Systems.
3. Two or more years work experience in the medical field preferred..

Skills Required

1. Analytical ability to gather and interpret data, to identify discrepancies, problems or issues, to obtain advice when precedents are unclear or unavailable and to determine methods for ensuring compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
2. Communication and/or interpersonal skills for contact with internal and external customers/stakeholders to discuss and interpret technical information and department or function policy. Some discretion must be exercised in deciding what and how to communicate. Conflict resolution skills are exercised within the unit or function and occasionally on an interdepartmental or inter-functional basis. Diplomacy, tact and listening skills are required. Ability to read and comprehend policies and interpret technical materials in the specialty area is necessary.
3. Project management and organizational skills including the ability to accomplish goals and objectives in a resourceful yet timely manner.
4. Technical knowledge of diagnostic imaging services.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.