Diagnostic Imaging Scheduling Coordinator- Per Diem

UR Thompson Health•Canandaigua, NY

1d•$19 - $23

About The Position

Not only is the award-winning UR Medicine Thompson Health the premier healthcare provider in the Finger Lakes region, it is also a wonderful place to work! It offers amazing opportunities for personal and professional growth throughout the entire system. Now is a great time to join this family of compassionate, mission-driven care providers who are truly making a difference in the lives of so many within our community. When you come to work at Thompson, you are not simply ‘getting a job,’ you are starting a career with job security and peace of mind. Explore the Thompson difference and apply today!

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required or previous experience.
2 to 3 years of previous customer service experience required.
Secretarial experience with strong organizational skills required.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree preferred.
Medical terminology preferred.
ICD-9/CPT coding experience strongly desired or must agree to complete internal or external program within 6 months of hire.
Computer knowledge and skills including the various Meditech modules and expertise in Microsoft Word and Excel helpful.

Responsibilities

The Scheduling Coordinator must have in depth knowledge of all procedures performed within the DI dept. & understand the complex scheduling issues involved.
Maintains schedules, in CWS, of all resources required for the various interventional procedures. This includes interventional radiologist, nurse, technologist, appropriate modality, supplies and equipment.
Serves as a liaison between the referring physician, interventional radiologist and the patient.
Ensures that all procedures are scheduled appropriately, pre-procedure testing completed, all required pre-authorization obtained as determined by the patients’ health insurance coverage & relevant prior studies available for the radiologist to review.
Obtains scripts for all out-patient procedures, verifying accuracy of request and confirming that compliance has been met.
Demonstrates skills in communication and prioritizing of assignments.
Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain a collaborative working relationship with all system departments, the medical staff, physician practices and other health care professionals at Thompson Health.
Exhibits time management , keyboarding and multi-tasking skills to assure business components of the department are maintained at an efficient and effective level.
Makes every effort to satisfy the needs of every customer in a friendly, service-oriented manner.