UPMC Physician Services is hiring a Data Specialist - Imaging to support UPP Clinical Radiology in a fully remote float position. This role is responsible for facilitating critical patient care workflows for Radiologists by coordinating communication of critical and incidental findings to ordering providers and their offices, supporting technical communication between Radiologists and imaging technologists across UPMC locations, coordinating IT assistance, and performing other workflow-related duties. As part of a high-performing team dedicated to improving patient care and outcomes, the Data Specialist will collaborate closely with Radiologists, healthcare providers, and staff through phone, messaging, and email while maintaining a professional and customer-focused approach. This float position will cover all shifts based on operational needs, primarily working 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM with rotating weekends, while also providing coverage for day and overnight shifts as needed. Candidates should be comfortable working with technology and navigating multiple applications simultaneously. Experience in an imaging department or as a Registered Technologist is preferred. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in imaging services and healthcare operations who thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Maintain accurate and up to date physician data in the Radiology Information system for report distribution.
- Maintain imaging reports by adding assessment and recommendations.
- Review/Run reports checking for exams without dictation and send information back to the radiologist for review when clinically indicated.
- Under direction of the Director/Manager, performs short- and long-term audits.
- Act as liaison between the department, as well as other departments to acquire patient information.
- Review data and completes statistical analysis utilizing various software programs.
- Maintain data essential to conduct an annual mammography medical audit in compliance with the Mammography Quality Standards Act (required when position is within the Breast Imaging Dept) OR Maintain data essential to re-accreditation for ACR and AIUM (required when position is within the Radiology and Ultrasound Departments).
- Generate reports for operational activities.
- Review billing reconciliation system and modifies charges when indicated.
- Function as a liaison between the department and transcription and either add or deletes charges based on physician's dictation.
- High school diploma and college courses in related field (computer science or health administration)
- or High school diploma 3+ years work-related experience.
- Must have understanding of medical terminology required from previous work-related experience.
- Working knowledge of software applications normally gained through computer experience without formal training, or attendance of formal training programs applicable to database management.
- Must have analytical and database management ability sufficient to evaluate data needs, implement and maintain such systems and evaluate clinical, financial, and outcomes data.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Act 34
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran