Radiology Registrar (FT) Jefferson Health Center City

Thomas Jefferson University • Philadelphia, PA

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Handle multi-channel interactions in a centralized contact center environment from patients, families and physicians to schedule, register and financially clear patient appointments. Meet every transaction with the utmost service and resolve; providing a patient experience that supports our commitment to efficient and effective connections to care. Interact with a diverse patient base to ascertain the reason for the call and assist the caller with their questions, concerns or problems with a focus on first call resolution. Demonstrate commitment to service and follow-through. Follow departmental protocols to ensure patient safety and accurate data entry. Handle multi-channel interactions from patients, families and physicians to schedule, register and financially clear patient appointments. Meet every transaction with the utmost service and resolve; providing a patient experience that supports our commitment to efficient and effective connections to care. Interact with a diverse patient base to ascertain the reason for the call and assist the caller with their questions, concerns or problems with a focus on first call resolution. Demonstrate commitment to service and follow through. Follow departmental protocols to ensure patient appropriateness, safety and accurate data entry.

Requirements

• Proficient in the use of computers.
• Type 35 wpm.
• Knowledge of medical terminology used by insurance and managed care health plans.
• Education: HS Diploma or equivalent required
• Experience: Previous related experience preferred

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual skills a plus.
• Knowledge of imaging procedures a plus.
• CPR certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Schedule patient appointments, verify scripts, pre-screens and register patient for imaging visits in accordance with established clinical and insurance requirements to improve access and carecoordination. Assists Imaging technologist in preparing patients for procedures.
• Utilize Electronic Medical Record (EMR) to complete scheduling and registration, confirm appointments, verify demographic information, run medical necessity, answer inquiries and resolve user issues in accordance with established protocols to ensure patient safety, compliance and departmental policies and procedures.
• Coordinate referrals and insurance requirements by obtaining and/or confirming patient information to ensure the patient receives maximum benefits for services. Assure regulatory and compliance requirements following local payor coverage determinations.
• Utilize software system to answer, coordinate, track, and monitor interactions across multiple channels of communication.
• Instructs the patient regarding preparations, pre -screens for radiologic examination using guide sheet posted at reception area. Alerts appropriate personnel of each patient's arrival and awaits acknowledgment that message has been received. Maintain qualitative and quantitative individual and team performance targets

Benefits

• Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
• Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
• All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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What This Job Offers

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