Radiology Front Desk Scheduler

UnitedHealth Group • Mount Kisco, NY

3d • $16 - $29

About The Position

Optum NY/NJ, is seeking a Radiology Front Desk Scheduler to join our team in Katonah, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.
At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Optum Radiology, part of Optum, has an immediate opening for a friendly, patient focused and detailed oriented Radiology Front Desk Scheduler to join our team. The Radiology Front Desk Scheduler is responsible for the completion of set processes and protocols. Works cooperatively with all members of the care team to support the vision and mission of the organization, deliver excellent customer service and adhere to Lean processes. Supports the teams in meeting financial, clinical and service goals.
Schedule: Monday through Friday a 40-hour work week from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and required rotating Saturdays between the hours of 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. The supervisor will set schedule.
Location: 105 South Bedford Road, Ground Floor, Mount Kisco, NY 10549

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
• 1+ years of computer proficiency experience (multi-tasking through multiple applications including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word)
• 1+ years of customer service or healthcare related experience
• Ability to travel to other offices if needed for coverage
• Ability to work 40 hours week to include (shift assignment is determined by the supervisor): 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday through Friday Required rotating Saturdays: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Nice To Haves

• 1+ years of experience working in medical front office position performing duties such as scheduling appointments, checking patients in/out, insurance verification, collecting co-pays, and maintaining medical records
• Experience working with an electronic health record (EPIC)
• Experience working with scheduling programs
• Knowledge of Radiology
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to work independently and maintain good judgment and accountability
• Demonstrated ability to work well with health care providers
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks to meet all deadlines
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to speak clearly and concisely, conveying information in a manner that others can understand, as well as ability to understand and interpret information from others

Responsibilities

• Obtain accurate and updated patient information, such as name, address and insurance information
• Perform insurance verification on the date of service
• Scheduling radiology procedures in an organized and efficient manner
• Knowledge of medical terminology and radiology procedures and requirements
• File and maintain medical records
• Confirms and schedule appointments
• Answering incoming and outgoing telephone calls promptly and courteously
• Follow the Payment Security policy and procedures according to Optum Medical guidelines
• Ability to maintain a work queue list- complete any pending actions i.e. referrals, scheduling appointments
• Check In and Check Out patients
• Perform referral documentation promptly
• Performs certain follow-up services for patients in a prompt and courteous manner, such as scheduling specialist appointments, scheduling follow-up appointments and obtaining copies of lab results or specialist reports
• Adhere to the standards identified via Sparq regarding Optum Employee Policies
• Work cohesively with fellow employees to achieve specific team goals
• Comfortable working in high pace environment
• Participate in planning, coordinating, and implementing care in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team in accordance with the Plan of Care
• Assure the continuity of care through scheduling and tracking systems
• Provide effective communication to patient / family team members and other health care professionals as evidenced by documentation, case conferences, communication notes, and evaluations
• Comply with administrative policies to ensure quality of care
• Demonstrate precision and efficiency in scanning documents and monitoring the fax server, retrieving and / or scanning documents and assigning to the appropriate electronic chart
• All employees are expected to keep abreast on current medical requirements relevant to their position, which includes maintaining patient confidentiality and abiding by all HIPAA and OSHA requirements
• Crosstrain and help in other locations if needed
• Ability to work across departments
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
• Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
• Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)

What This Job Offers

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