Imaging Scheduler Full Time

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Utah; On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Utah Valley Hospital Provo is seeking an Imaging Scheduler to prioritize and schedule patient examinations and to instruct patients on exam preparation. You will answer phones and direct calls, providing courteous service in a busy radiology environment.

This role offers full-time rotating shifts, with start times as early as 5:30 a.m., and a compensation range of roughly $19.41 to $28.14 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience using computers in an office setting or doing data entry.
• Demonstrated customer service experience.
• Medical terminology or training (preferred).
• Experience in a Radiology setting (preferred).
• Bilingual (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Schedules patients for examination and gives instructions regarding exam preparation.
• Coordinates emergency and add-on examinations with technical staff and radiologists.
• Prioritizes patient examinations and coordinates multiple examinations with other areas.
• Provides information concerning examination content, pre-examination instructions, and timetables.
• Acts as a liaison between physician offices and department concerning needed preps, medical necessity, information, and problems.
• Answers calls that come into the department and routes them to appropriate personnel.

Skills

Scheduling

Customer Service

Data Entry

Medical Terminology

Prioritization

Answering Telephones

Physician Offices

Radiology Workforce Planning

Job description

Job Description: The Imaging Scheduler is responsible for the prioritization and scheduling of patient examinations and patient instruction concerning preparation and timetable. This position is also responsible for answering phones and directing calls as necessary. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to gain experience in a healthcare setting. Previous healthcare experience is helpful but not required. We’re looking for someone with strong customer service and communication skills, attention to detail, good computer and typing skills, and the ability to multitask and prioritize in a busy environment. Previous experience in customer service, reception, scheduling, registration, or a medical office setting is preferred but not required.

Posting Details

Shift Details: Full Time, rotating shifts, 7 days/week. Shift Times: Department coverage includes a variety of start times beginning as early as 5:30 a.m. Candidates with flexibility to work varying shifts and start times are preferred. Unit/Location: Imaging Administration at Utah Valley Hospital / Pederson Tower and UVOC Buildings. Additional Details: Minimal weekend rotation, typically every few months, plus one major and one minor holiday per year.

Essential Functions

Schedules patients for examination and gives instructions regarding exam preparation. Coordinates emergency and add-on examinations with technical staff and radiologists. Prioritizes patient examinations and coordinates multiple examinations with other areas. Provides information concerning examination content, pre-examination instructions, and timetables. Acts as a liaison between physician offices and department concerning needed preps, medical necessity, information, and problems. Answers calls that come into the department and routes them to appropriate personnel.

Skills

• Answering Telephones
• Directing Calls
• Customer Service
• Scheduling
• Data Entry
• Physician Offices
• Medical Terminology
• Prioritization
• Radiology Workforce Planning

Qualifications

• Experience using computers in an office setting or doing data entry.
• Demonstrated customer service experience.
• Medical terminology or training (preferred).
• Experience in a Radiology setting (preferred).
• Bilingual (preferred).

Physical Requirements

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc. Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items. Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.) May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Compensation and Location

Location: Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital Work City: Provo Work State: Utah Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40. The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $19.41 - $28.14

Benefits

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

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Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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Company Overview

All positions subject to close without notice. Headquartered in Utah with locations in six primary states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 34 hospitals, 400+ clinics, a medical group of more than 4,800 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plan division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery. Join our world-class team and embark on a career filled with opportunities, strength, innovation, and fulfillment.

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Job Description Intent

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