Imaging Referrals Scheduler | Part -Time | South Portland, ME
About The Position
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Receives requests for imaging exams and acquire pre-certification if needed Obtains pertinent medical history/medical necessity and compiles for Radiologist protocol review Ensures orders are correct and communicate Radiologist recommended order changes to clinical teams. Maintains knowledge of patient prep instructions based on Imaging modality and exam ordered. Provide patients /family members with appropriate education and instruction Screens patients for contraindications Schedules patients Coordinates Imaging appointments for patients outside of InterMed when necessary and performs follow-up to ensure these exams are scheduled and completed Answers/triages incoming calls Requests outside records when needed Understands/utilizes all electronic and computer systems including basic trouble shooting Participates in the onboarding of new team members Additional duties as requested by management staff JOB REQUIREMENTS High school degree or equivalent required Prior medical office experience preferred. Understanding of medical terminology preferred. Excellent professional judgment, attention to detail, phone skills and decision-making ability. Professional appearance and approach. Flexibility and willingness to work as a team member to accomplish shared objectives and goals. Must be able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks. Forthright and clear communication skills. Ability to interact well with Radiologist(s),Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistants, patients, patient family members, and co-workers. Ability to meet scheduling needs of patients and providers in an efficient and friendly manner Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Requirements
- High school degree or equivalent required
- Excellent professional judgment, attention to detail, phone skills and decision-making ability.
- Professional appearance and approach.
- Flexibility and willingness to work as a team member to accomplish shared objectives and goals.
- Must be able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
- Forthright and clear communication skills.
- Ability to interact well with Radiologist(s),Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistants, patients, patient family members, and co-workers.
- Ability to meet scheduling needs of patients and providers in an efficient and friendly manner
Nice To Haves
- Prior medical office experience preferred.
- Understanding of medical terminology preferred.
Responsibilities
- Receives requests for imaging exams and acquire pre-certification if needed
- Obtains pertinent medical history/medical necessity and compiles for Radiologist protocol review
- Ensures orders are correct and communicate Radiologist recommended order changes to clinical teams.
- Maintains knowledge of patient prep instructions based on Imaging modality and exam ordered.
- Provide patients /family members with appropriate education and instruction
- Screens patients for contraindications
- Schedules patients
- Coordinates Imaging appointments for patients outside of InterMed when necessary and performs follow-up to ensure these exams are scheduled and completed
- Answers/triages incoming calls
- Requests outside records when needed
- Understands/utilizes all electronic and computer systems including basic trouble shooting
- Participates in the onboarding of new team members
- Additional duties as requested by management staff
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
