Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals. **IMAGE DATA ASSOCIATE I** **MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:** + Associate degree required or equivalent work experience, Bachelor’s degree preferred. + Prior IT and customer service experience preferred. **PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ALL IMAGE DATA ASSOCIATE ROLES:** 1. Adheres to established departmental policies and procedures; fosters communication and collaboration among the clinical, technical and support staff; ensures that business and patient information is properly handled according to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), GCP and CFR, Part 11 guidelines. 2. Understands who the DFCI customer base is, internal and external customers; demonstrates excellent customer service skills in accordance with the DFCI Customer Service Standards, resolving all customer service issues; responds timely and accurately to the needs of customers; synthesizes and communicates complex information in patient friendly terms; Interacts directly with patients to fulfill requests via telephone, facsimile, e-mail and through written correspondence, providing specific information within their scope of knowledge and authority 3. Maintains a level of competency in all operational systems (Epic, Outlook, QuickBase, Visage, PowerShare, ETIAM, LifeImage (and various research software as applicable); accesses patient or exam data via the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), Health Information Services (HIS), Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) and related IS systems to obtain information which may be directly or indirectly pertinent to completing a clinical request 4. Responsible for the receipt of all outside imaging sent to DFCI, tracking and prioritizing workflow based on patient/provider appointments; directs activities relating to applicable image upload software, creating orders in the EMR to import images received via electronic transfer or digital media to PACS, ensuring adherence to established procedures and priorities; responsible for outreach to other departments for missing upload request forms, tracking all requests and communicating completed requests to the provider. Enters data into patient-care related databases; responsible for outreach to outside entities and patients to connect to our electronic image sharing platform; responsible for monitoring requests from outside entities to connect with the DFCI electronic image sharing platform 5. Uses the digital hard copy unit for burning images to CD/ DVD or uses electronic transfer applications for patients, providers and outside hospitals, fulfilling requests to electronically transmit, mail or FedEx imaging studies to outside entities; follows multi-step processing of electronic image data sets and related documentation for patients, legal offices, insurance agents, etc. following established HIPAA guidelines 6. Participates in precepting new team members on operational workflows and policies, and/or provides specialized training (Epic, departmental databases, etc.). 7. Ensures that all appropriate regulatory, accreditation, and institutional requirements are met, and participates in departmental and institutional quality assurance/quality improvement (QA/QI) programs. 8. Demonstrates flexibility in traveling and performing image data associate services at all DFCI imaging locations. 9. Performs all other duties and responsibilities as directed. At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. **EEOC Poster**