PACS Administrator – Remote near Waukesha, WI

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data, and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. 

 

The PACS Administrator position will assist in maintaining the database integrity and reliability of the Enterprise Digital Imaging Systems, Radiology and Cardiology (PACS).

If you reside near Waukesha, WI, you will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* as you take on some tough challenges. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for day-to-day operation of PACS equipment including image workflow, archiving, auto routing, and prefetching and other related activities to digital imaging workflow
• Works closely with the imaging departments to ensure timely and complete capture of DICOM digital image data into the PACS systems as well as network transmission, RIS validation, and exceptions handling
• Perform and carry out assignments in order to maintain system integrity with maximizing up time
• Maintain patient and study level information in the Imaging Informatics databases and work as first call for system problems.
• Help coordinate image and data information effectively and efficiently
• Responsible for dicom and HL7 connectivity for multiple imaging systems
• Completes all documentation accurately and efficiently
• Utilizes chain-of-command when necessary for problem resolution
• Conform to HIPPA regulations as defined

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
• 3+ years of related experience in information technology or healthcare operations
• 3+ years of experience in radiology & cardiology PACS administration with demonstrated clinical imaging/information systems experience, including but not limited to administration, development, system implementation, upgrades and production
• 3+ years of customer service experience
• Advanced level of medical imaging, related terminology, corresponding equipment, and technical knowledge
• Intermediate level of proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience in patient care
• Change Healthcare PACS experience
• FIVOS experience
• PowerScribe experience 

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

 

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

 

 

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

UnitedHealth Group is a drug – free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

 

 

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