Breast Ultrasound Technician/Breast Imaging Operations Assistant

The GW Medical Faculty Associates (MFA) was incorporated in July 2000 as a not-for-profit, physician-led practice group. The organization functioned as an independent organization in support of The George Washington University School of Medicine and Sciences as a multi-specialty physician practice group. The GW MFA has grown to become the largest independent academic physician practice in the Washington, DC metro region with 375 physicians and 100 APP providers. In 2018, the MFA bylaws were revised to allow The George Washington University to serve as the sole corporate member while the MFA retained independent 501c3 status. The purpose of the change was to ensure alignment between the MFA and The George Washington University.

MFA physicians provide comprehensive patient care, offering one practice for the whole person with 52 medical and surgical specialties. As members of the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences faculty, MFA providers are teachers and mentors for medical students, residents, fellows, and researchers preserving the rich tradition of academics, research, and healing. In addition to maintaining a closely integrated alliance with The George Washington University and The George Washington University Hospital (GWUH) which is separately owned and operated by Universal Health Services (UHS), the GW MFA has active referring relationships with 12 area hospitals.

The GW MFA's leading healthcare presence in the DC metro region is complemented by a network of community-based practices in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Given its geographic location in central NW Washington, DC, and proximity to more than 175 resident embassies, the MFA continues to evolve its international clinical outreach.

Position Summary

Coordinator for 3D Automated Breast Ultrasound (ABUS) appointments and exams. Facilitate communication between providers and patients. Provide clinical care to the patients as the ABUS coordinator conducting the studies and analyzing the results for the Radiologist.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.

• Duties will include direct communication with physicians and patients regarding the exam and exam results.
• Cross trained in other administrative areas within Breast Imaging which includes extensive interaction with physicians and patients which may include some research support.
• Coordinate and perform 3D Automated Breast Ultrasound (ABUS) exams
• Review the patient's mammogram to determine breast density, and eligibility for 3D Automated Breast Ultrasound (ABUS).
• Discuss clinical benefits and risks of 3D Automated Breast Ultrasound (ABUS) exam with patients.
• Manage the 3D Automated Breast Ultrasound (ABUS) appointment line.
• Schedule 3D Automated Breast Ultrasound (ABUS) appointments in Epic
• Prepare documents to be processed for billing.
• Verify patient's insurance coverage.
• Maintain quality control (QC) for 3D Automated Breast Ultrasound (ABUS) exams and equipment.
• Assist the provider with patient obtaining imaging and reports for follow-up and other administrative functions.
• Cross-trained to provide backup coverage in other administrative areas within Breast Imaging.
• Work collaboratively with staff members across service lines to generate patient flow.
• Assist patients with follow-up appointments.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Requires manual dexterity to operate the ABUS equipment as well as computer keyboard, calculator, copier machine, and other equipment.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in an appropriate discipline, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Experience

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel, or another statistics software, and basic image editing required.

Physical Requirements

• Stand, walk, and reach above the shoulder frequently in a clinical setting.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and carry or push and pull up to 100 lbs. as part of the role
• Regularly exposed to healthcare settings that may require personal protective equipment
• Requires manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, calculator, copier machine, and other equipment.