Patient Services Specialist / PCA- Per Diem, Evenings, Float

Socket.dev; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Advanced Radiology Consultants is seeking a Per Diem Patient Services/Patient Care Assistant to float between front desk duties and patient care, with evening shifts. This role supports compassionate patient care and efficient operations in a busy radiology setting.

You will greet patients, schedule appointments, collect copays, assist technologists, stock rooms, and ensure timely communication with ARC physicians and referring physicians.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of Medical Office Assistant program preferred.
• 1–2 years of related experience and/or training.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and visitors with warmth and provide exceptional service.
• Communicate with physicians, patients, and staff by phone to schedule and answer questions.
• Complete patient admission processes accurately and efficiently.
• Explain exam preps to patients and resolve questions or concerns.
• Receive and record patient copays according to insurance protocols.
• Assist technologists, patient care assistants, physicians and other ARC staff as needed.
• Scan documents and ensure faxes are acted on promptly.
• Maintain records of outside reads and ensure timely communication of results.
• Stock radiology rooms and assist patients on and off exam tables.

Skills

Patient service

Multitasking

Strong typing

Medical terminology

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Office Assistant program preferred

Job description

Join our Culture of Caring!

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 Per Diem Patient Services/Patient Care Assistant to join our team to float and work evenings. The pay range for this role will depend on experience and qualifications.

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.

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.

Advanced Radiology is an Equal Opportunity Employer, offering outstanding compensation and benefits plans designed to reward and retain exceptional employees.