Radiology Scheduler
About The Position
Copley Hospital, located in Morrisville/Stowe VT, is looking for a Scheduler/Admin Assistant for the diagnostic imaging department. This role involves registering incoming patients and scheduling/coordinating patients for all diagnostic imaging services. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of all diagnostic imaging modalities, insurance requirements for pre-certifications and medical necessity, and medical terminology. Responsibilities include communicating procedure descriptions and preparation instructions to patients and staff, liaising between physicians and radiologists, ensuring proper office procedures are followed, and preparing reports. A significant portion of the day will be spent on the phone with patients, answering questions and scheduling appointments. This position is Full-Time, with Part-Time and Per Diem options available. The compensation is $19.81-$25.13/hr.
Requirements
- High School Diploma and Medical Office Experience
- Understand Medical Terminology and have experience working in a medical setting
- Six to twelve months of related experience.
- Excellent communication, computer, and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to multi-task.
Nice To Haves
- Understanding of all diagnostic imaging modalities to coordinate patient examinations.
- Understanding of all insurance requirements for pre-certifications, and medical necessity.
- Understanding of medical terminology.
- Experience with CPSI, Word and other computer programs.
- Experience with Enterprise Wide Scheduling System.
Responsibilities
- Greets and communicates with patients or other individuals in a professional manner.
- Schedules patients in a timely manner. Gives patients the appropriate preparation instructions. Answers questions as needed. Understand all radiology modalities to coordinate patient examinations.
- Uses computer with understanding of CPSI, Word and other computer programs.
- Understands how to use the Enterprise Wide Scheduling System.
- Assures diagnostic imaging orders are complete for medical necessity and prior approvals.
- Understands insurance requirements for pre-certification, and medical necessity.
- Retrieves and distributes reports to appropriate departments and mails to outside physician and facilities.
- Answers department telephone using professional telephone skills. Communicates between physicians, Radiologist, and technologist.
- Assures proper documentation on all diagnostic imaging orders.
- Prepares release forms and prepares films as requested using HIPAA regulations. Maintains release system
- Prepares daily physician log; provides copies of reports as requested; keeps track and records who reads all films; refers calls for billing information.
- Keeps reception and counters neat, clean and free of clutter and maintain appropriate supplies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
