Patient Access Specialist - Medical Imaging

Lurie Children's; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 48.998.000 - 81.664.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) / retirement match

Paid PTO & Holidays

Parental leave

Zusammenfassung

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is seeking an attentive Scheduling/Registration Clerk for the Medical Imaging department. You will handle inbound and outbound calls to schedule imaging procedures, collect patient demographics, verify insurance, and register families for services.

Proficiency in Epic is required to transcribe orders and manage careful scheduling. This on-site role emphasizes accurate data entry, HIPAA compliance, and excellent customer service for

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma required; some college preferred.
• Minimum two years of call center or healthcare experience.
• Some knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word/Outlook.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.

Aufgaben

• Answer phone calls for imaging modalities and schedule/register appointments.
• Facilitate scheduling of imaging procedures with internal/external providers.
• Verify patient demographics and insurance eligibility; complete registration as needed.
• Transcribe external imaging orders in Epic from faxes; schedule as requested.
• Maintain HIPAA confidentiality and assist training as needed.

Kenntnisse

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Ausbildung

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Epic

Outlook

Jobbeschreibung

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.**Location**211 E Chicago**Job Description****General Summary:**This position provides excellent customer-focused service handling inbound and outbound telephone calls performing scheduling and registration functions for the Medical Imaging dept. This position maximizes efficiency by facilitating and ensuring the accuracy of the information collected and entered Epic.**Essential Job Functions:*** Answer phone calls for various modalities, X-ray, Ultrasound, CT, etc.; responding to customer requests including, and not limited to medical imaging appointment scheduling, screening, routing calls and registration.* Facilitates scheduling of medical imaging procedures for various medical imaging modalities with internal and external providers.* Provides physician-patient support using scheduling guidelines and online knowledge-based tools to schedule new and follow up imaging appointments.* Correctly identifies and collects patient demographic information in accordance with organization standards, verifies insurance eligibility and completes registration as needed for families.* Transcribes external imaging orders in Epic from right fax and schedule according to the modality requested.* Assists in facilitating both electronic and non-electronic communication for families and patients. Provides family pertinent next steps for imaging appointments.* Maintains performance metrics related to department and individual performance indicators and all quality goals consistently.* Maintains performance metrics related to department and individual key performance indicators and all quality goals consistently.* Notify families when HMO referrals are needed for specific imaging exams.* Maintains confidentiality and HIPAA regulations.* Assist with training new and current employees as needed.* Other job functions as assigned.**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:*** High school diploma required. Some college preferred.* A minimum of two years of call center or healthcare experience required.* Some knowledge of medical terminology is strongly preferred.* Proficient in Microsoft Word applications such as Outlook and other preferred computer skills.* Demonstrates a high level of customer service and interpersonal skills to effectively work with pediatric patients, families, physicians, nursing and other allied health and medical center personnel. Excellent communication/organizational and prioritization skills needed.* Problem solving skills and ability to handle multiple priorities in fast paced environment. Requires a high level of accuracy, attention to detail and the ability to perform under pressure of deadlines.**Education**High School Diploma/GED (Required)**Pay Range**$19.00-$28.50 HourlyAt Lurie Children's, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children's offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following to learn more about our benefits.**Benefit Statement****For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:**Medical, dental and vision insuranceEmployer paid group term life and disabilityEmployer contribution toward Health Savings AccountFlexible Spending AccountsPaid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave403(b) with a 5% employer matchVarious voluntary benefits:* Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability* Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage* Tuition assistance* Student loan servicing and support* Adoption benefits* Backup Childcare and Eldercare* Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members* Discount on services at Lurie Children's facilities* Discount purchasing program**There's a Place for You with Us**At Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively \"Lurie Children's\"), we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints - recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.Lurie Children's and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.For questions about how to request an accommodation please contact:**AI Notice**Lurie Children's utilizes certain AI-enabled features within our recruiting platform to support candidate engagement and assist recruiters in identifying and prioritizing applicants whose experience aligns with job requirements. 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