Patient Services Specialist / PCA

Advanced Radiology Consultants; Trumbull (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Health Savings Account with Employer Contribution

Generous Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan with Employer Contribution

401(k) plan

Profit-sharing

Job summary

A leading radiology practice in Trumbull, Connecticut is seeking a Patient Services Specialist to provide excellent service to our patients and support the technologists and physicians. This role involves greeting patients, handling admissions, managing patient inquiries, and ensuring seamless communication with referring doctors. The ideal candidate will possess strong multitasking abilities, basic medical knowledge, and have a high school diploma or GED. We offer competitive benefits including medical coverage and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years’ related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Graduate of Medical Office Assistant Program preferred.
• Minimum 1–2 years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and visitors warmly and with commitment to exceptional service.
• Communicate with referring physicians and patients by telephone to provide information and schedule appointments.
• Complete patient admission process accurately.
• Provide and explain exam preps to patients and resolve questions.
• Receive and record patient copays as required.
• Assist technologists and other staff as requested.
• Ensure incoming faxes are delivered and acted on immediately.
• Maintain records of all outside reads.
• Maintain records of outside reads and communicate results on time.
• Stock radiology rooms and assist patients on/off exam tables.
• Weekend hours on rotating schedule.

Skills

Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Strong typing skills

Basic knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology

Ability to assist patients on and off exam tables

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduate of Medical Office Assistant Program

Job description

Mission: With every action we take, Advanced Radiology Consultants is committed to building and maintaining the trust of our referring physicians and providing our patients with exceptional care.

Advanced Radiology is one of the largest independent radiology practices in the tri-state area with the most experienced radiologists. We look for team members who want to grow and be professionally challenged, while enjoying a rewarding, caring, and friendly environment. We are looking for a Patient Services Specialist / PCA to join our team. The pay range for this role will depend on experience and qualifications.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 5:00 with Saturday rotation

Join our Culture of Caring!

The primary function of this position is split between front desk duties and assisting the technologist with patient care. To ensure patient comfort and exceptional service while providing complete, accurate information to patients, staff, ARC physicians, and referring physicians to support the highest standard of compassionate patient care and efficient operations.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Greet patients and visitors with warmth, compassion, and demonstrated commitment to exceptional service.
• Communicate with referring physicians, patients and others by telephone to provide information, answer questions, schedule appointments and call backs, etc.
• Complete patient admission process accurately and efficiently.
• Provide and explain exam preps to patients, resolve patients’ questions or concerns; if necessary seek assistance from technologists or physicians.
• Receive and record patient copays as required by health insurance carriers; ensure that collected cash and checks are processed according to established protocols and schedules.
• Provide assistance to technologists, patient care assistants, physicians and other ARC staff as requested.
• Scan documents accurately.
• Ensure that incoming faxes are delivered and/or acted on immediately.
• Maintain records of all outside reads; ensure that results are communicated on time.
• Stocking and preparing radiologic rooms; and assisting the patient on and off the exam table.
• Weekend hours required on rotating schedule.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and function in a fast paced, high volume environment is a must
• Strong typing skills desired
• Basic knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology
• Ability to assist patients on and off exam tables

Educational Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Graduate of Medical Office Assistant Program preferred
• Minimum 1-2 years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Work Smart, Live Well

The success of Advanced Radiology is earned every day through our dedication to quality patient care and continual improvement of the patient experience. Our success allows us to enjoy a wide range of benefits designed to support and enhance our lives, both at work and at home.

Health Benefits:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Matching Employer Contribution

Additional Benefits:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Contribution
• Annual Profit-Sharing Plan Contribution
• Paid Opt-Out Benefit Option
• Basic Life and Accident Insurance

Advanced Radiology is an Equal Opportunity Employer, offering outstanding compensation and benefits plans designed to reward and retain exceptional employees. Apply today and join our team of dedicated and caring professionals!