Imaging Resource Specialist I

Optum; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 39,950; Full time

Job summary

Atrius Health in Dedham, MA is seeking a radiology support specialist to answer phones, schedule and manage patient appointments, and coordinate referrals in a fast-paced radiology setting.

The role emphasizes accurate data handling, patient communication, and adherence to HIPAA privacy guidelines, with onsite work initially and potential hybrid arrangements after the period. Strong organizational skills and customer service are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6+ months of customer service or healthcare experience.
• Basic level of proficiency with computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Helps manage patient flow, access, and scheduling for technologists to optimize patient appointment availability.
• Schedules appointments for patients maximizing appointment availability.
• Assists patients with referral processing and communication with other departments; conducts outreach for follow-up appointments.
• Verifies patient insurance coverage and demographic information; orders clinicians information.
• Makes appointment reminder calls and handles patient information requests.
• Performs image sharing and ensures correct demographic data in PACS.
• Maintains waiting area and supports training of new radiology staff.
• Provides back-up coverage for other staff and ensures HIPAA privacy compliance.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to startCaring. Connecting. Growing together.

Explore opportunities with Atrius Health,part of the Optum family of businesses. We're an innovative health care leader and multi-specialty group practice, delivering an effective, connected system of care for adult and pediatric patients at 28 practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Our entire team of providers (physicians, PA/NPs and ancillary clinicians) works collaboratively with a value-based philosophy within our group practice as well as with hospitals, rehab and nursing facilities. Be part of our vision to transform care and improve lives by building trust, understanding and shared decision-making with every patient. Join us and discover the meaning behindCaring. Connecting. Growing together.

Under direction, delivers excellent customer service and support to patients, clinicians, and technologists, with primary responsibility for answering phones, scheduling and managing appointments including appropriate follow-up appointments, and conducting outreach calls on behalf of the radiology department. Able to work independently by demonstrating a high level of competence in all support roles. Works to improve radiology clinical and clerical operations through coordination of contact between technologists, patients and referrals outside the unit.

Schedule:FT, 40 hrs. Monday - Friday, 9am - 5:30pm

Location:1 Lyons St. Dedham, MA

Will be required to work onsite for first 6 - 12 months; afterwards, will have option to work a hybrid schedule (to be determined by manager).

Primary Responsibilities:

• Helps manage patient flow, access, and scheduling for technologists to optimize patient appointment availability. Helps determine urgency and priority of emergent add on exams
• Schedules appointments for patients optimizing patient appointment availability
• Assists patients with referral processing and communication with other departments. Performs outreach to patients for appropriate follow-up appointments. Determines urgency and priority of patient appointments. Appropriately schedules exams/procedures accordingly
• Verifies patient insurance coverage, demographic information, ordering clinicians
• Makes appointment reminder phone calls as needed
• Processes patient requests for copies of images/CD in accordance with Atrius' standard for release of patient information
• Manages the patient flow within the department by adhering to the department check-in process
• Monitors referral/work queue reports and provide necessary outreaches for all open active referrals. Closes referrals when appropriate
• May be required to monitor scheduling requests and schedules appointment requests accordingly
• May assist with the checkout function, and appropriately book follow up appointments per department guidelines
• Perform image sharing functions including but not limited to assuring availability of radiographs for medical appointments, coordinating previous imaging acquisition from other institutions and assisting in downloading CDs to patients EMR/PACS. Utilizes the Radiology Information System to verify and maintain correct demographic information in PACS
• Appropriately tracks internal as well as external facility images that enter and leave the department per department policies
• Assists in the communication of results to outside providers by faxing and/or routing per department protocol
• Ensure that waiting room is maintained and orderly
• Assists with training and orientation of new radiology support staff
• Provides back-up coverage for other support staff as needed
• Assists in resolving minor patients' concerns and complaints as appropriate
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Accesses only the minimum necessary protected health information (PHI) for the performance of job duties. Actively protects the confidentiality and privacy of all protected health information they access in all its forms (written, verbal, and electronic, etc.) taking reasonable precautions to prohibit unauthorized access. Complies with all Atrius Health and departmental privacy policies, procedures and protocols. Follows HIPAA privacy guidelines without deviation when handling protected health information
• Strong interpersonal, customer service, time management, computer and organizational skills required

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• 6+ months of customer service or healthcare experience
• Basic level of proficiency with computer applications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a job requires the ability to multi-task and prioritize activities
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Electronic medical record (EMR) experience and/or aptitude to master the EMR based on other technology experience

Working Conditions / Physical Demands:

• Works in a busy medical/clinical office environment with constant contact with patients and clinicians and frequent interruptions
• May require lifting, bending and reaching for an average of 30 pounds

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. The hourly pay for this role will range from $16 - $29 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

• In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
• No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Groupis a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.