Imaging Scheduler

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Rock Hill, SC

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About The Position

Under general supervision, the Imaging Scheduler is responsible for key activities associated with the Department of Radiology scheduling system across multiple locations. The role schedules exams and procedures in areas including MRI, CT, PET/CT, Nuclear Medicine, Cardiovascular, Vascular Lab, Ultrasound, Interventional Radiology, Fluoroscopy, and Dietary. It processes paperwork for outpatient and inpatient exams, assists staff and patients, provides directions, and answers a multi-line phone system. The scheduler coordinates requests and resources to optimize testing sequence and resource utilization and provides requesters with information about when exams or procedures will begin. The position is suited to a candidate who can thrive in a fast-paced, multitasking environment.

The role also involves entering patient demographics, medical history, and insurance information into the medical records system; giving patients accurate exam preparation instructions; checking equipment, accessories, and supplies daily; and performing filing, scheduling, report writing, and patient-record maintenance between exams. The employee attends in-service programs and departmental staff meetings and performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Up to 1 year of job-related experience.
• Typing and computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or professional training.
• Medical terminology knowledge.
• 1 to 2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Schedule exams and procedures for multiple locations and radiology-related services.
• Process paperwork for outpatient and inpatient exams.
• Assist staff and patients, provide directions, and answer a multi-line phone system.
• Coordinate requests and resources to optimize testing sequence and resource utilization.
• Provide requesting persons with information about the start of exams or procedures.
• Accurately enter patient demographics, medical history, and insurance information into the medical records system in a timely manner.
• Provide patients with accurate instructions to prepare for exams.
• Perform daily checks of equipment, accessories, and supplies.
• File, schedule patients, write reports, and maintain patient records between exams.
• Attend in-service programs and departmental staff meetings.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Generous paid time off.
• Career development and continuing education opportunities.
• Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED