Scheduling Coordinator

Akumin • Danbury, CT

75d

About The Position

Welcome to Northeast Radiology an Akumin Company! As a leading provider of radiology and oncology services in the United States, we are dedicated to improving the diagnosis and treatment of patients through the use of advanced technology and expert clinical and operational knowledge. Our network of owned and operated imaging locations offers a range of outpatient diagnostic procedures, including MRI, CT, PET, and more. In addition, we provide a full suite of diagnostic imaging and cancer care services, including radiation therapy, to over 1,000 hospitals and health systems across 48 states. Our goal is to make healthcare more efficient and effective for both patients and providers. Thank you for considering a career with us! The Schedule Coordinator checks patients pre-scan to ensure that, authorization (if needed) is obtained, order is compliant, and the exam is scheduled properly. Works to optimize schedules by rescheduling patients who aren't cleared and filling empty exam times with cleared patients. Acts as a coordinator between the Operations, Scheduling, and Retail Revenue teams.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience required.
• 1-2 years' experience in medical or related field required.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Experience in the medical field- Front Desk, Scheduling, Eligibility/Authorization.

Nice To Haves

• Medical terminology.
• Experience as a scheduler in a multi-modality environment.
• Background with scheduling systems like Erad, Intergy, Fuji, etc.
• Experience utilizing scheduling systems like eRAD, Intergy & Fuji.

Responsibilities

• Check patients pre-scan to ensure that, authorization (if needed) is obtained, order is compliant, and the exam is scheduled properly.
• Maximizes efficiency and optimization of site schedules.
• Act as a liaison between scheduling and other departments.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees