Imaging Administrative Specialist - 8-Hour Evening Shift

Cedars-Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai is seeking a dedicated Administrative Liaison to support the radiology reading room and related departments. The role emphasizes improving workflow, accurate call screening, and timely processing of urgent exams in a fast-paced hospital environment.

The position requires strong administrative skills, healthcare exposure, and proficiency with Windows-based systems. Evening schedule with potential weekend coverage supports patient care continuity.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate Degree in Business Administration preferred.
• 2+ years of administrative experience in a fast-paced, complex healthcare environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as physician liaison to ensure efficient daily reading room operations and regulatory compliance.
• Answer and screen calls, directing inquiries to appropriate staff.
• Triage physician calls to minimize delays and improve throughput.
• Monitor worklists and assign urgent exams to physicians for interpretation.
• Support safety, operations and reading room processes to maintain a high quality of care.

Skills

Administrative experience

Healthcare experience

Critical thinking

Phone screening

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree in Business Administration

Tools

Windows PC

Scheduling systems

Job description

Job Description
Would you like to be part of a team of colleagues that employs pioneering, innovative techniques to treat a variety of conditions with less risk, less pain and as little stress as possible? Do you have a passion for the highest quality and patient happiness? Then please respond to this dynamic opportunity available with one of the best places to work in Southern California! We would be happy to hear from you.

Job Description
Would you like to be part of a team of colleagues that employs pioneering, innovative techniques to treat a variety of conditions with less risk, less pain and as little stress as possible? Do you have a passion for the highest quality and patient happiness? Then please respond to this dynamic opportunity available with one of the best places to work in Southern California! We would be happy to hear from you.
Each year, almost 500,000 inpatient and outpatient exams and procedures are performed and interpreted at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Our radiologists & imaging specialists are board certified by the American Board of Radiology in their respective subspecialties. Our subspecialized imaging physicians, American College of Radiology certified technologists and customer-service oriented staff provide our patients with brand-new imaging technologies and innovative treatment options in a compassionate environment.
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has been recognized ten years in a row on the “Best Hospitals” Honor Roll by U.S. News & World Report.
Summary of Essential Duties:

• Functions as a physician liaison to ensure the efficient and timely performance of all daily reading room functions with continual emphasis on workflow process improvement and regulatory compliance.
• Answering, screening and appropriately directing phone calls to ensure customers' needs are met.
• Triage physician phone calls to minimize delays and increase efficiency.
• Monitor the unit's worklists and distribute urgent exams to the physicians for interpretation.
• Ensures sensitive information is delivered timely, reviewed by the appropriate modality physician and reports delivered to the correct referring physician.
• Gather, analyze and present quality improvement project data in a timely manner.
• Support Nuclear Medicine, Breast Center and Main Reading Room radiologists with system trouble shooting.
• Works closely with the section Safety Ambassador to ensure a healthy environment of care and safety compliance in the unit's reading room.
• Lead responsibilities, such as assisting supervisor with staffing issues, problem solving, etc.
  

The schedule for this position will be Monday - Friday 4pm - 1230am with occasional weekends and holidays.
Qualifications
Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis on healthcare preferred
  

Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years of administrative experience in a fast paced and complex environment where critical thinking skills are necessary required
• Experience in healthcare is beneficial
• Demonstrated proficiency using a PC in a Windows environment required