Imaging Coordinator

Overview

Peace Health is seeking an Imaging Coordinator - Imaging Admin for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at Peace Health is $23.18 – $34.72. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Responsible for assisting physicians, physician assistants and nurses in the scheduling of imaging procedures and/or other procedures and tests for patients. Will perform duties of Patient Access Rep as needed.

• Supports patients and families in understanding the course for imaging procedure and testing.
• Completes the scheduling process by coordinating patient, imaging department, and radiologists, managed care, physician offices and pre-procedure testing needs. This includes communicating with various hospital departments as needed. Ensures the process is completed for patient in a timely manner ahead of procedure/exam date.
• Serves a resource for centralized scheduling/referral teams.
• Schedules imaging procedures/exams as required, including protocol review by radiologists and/or imaging techs and/or modality and/or nursing and anesthesia services. Provide patient information and instructions when scheduling procedures/exams.
• Arranges cases to assure maximum effectiveness of radiologists and modality schedules.
• Coordinates with PFS to inform patient of financial responsibility, including prior authorization of procedures.
• Performs duties of a Patient Access Rep as needed. Assists and backs up support areas as needed/applicable (i.e. financial counseling for patient insurance coverage pre-authorization).
• May be responsible for reviewing electronic chart transcription to support the goals of helping lower risk management situations, allowing procedures to be scheduled in a timely manner and to provide cases to be managed in the computer programs designed to prevent missed appointments, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma Preferred: or equivalent and medical terminology

• Minimum of 3 years
  
  Required:
  
  Experience in a hospital or ambulatory care setting or progressive secretarial experience in healthcare
• Preferred:
  Previous imaging experience in an ambulatory care setting or acute care setting
• Preferred:
  Experience in EPIC

• Self-motivated and able to work independently (Required)
• Courteous, professional, customer service and mission-oriented attitude (Required)
• Proficient typing skills (Required)
• Advanced computer knowledge, i.e. Microsoft Office applications (Required)
• Experience with scheduling programs (Preferred)

• Lifting:
  Consistently operates computer and other office equipment;
  Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Sedentary work

• Predominantly operates in an office environment. Some time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.

• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information. Close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

Peace Health is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options;

tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.