Per Diem Patient Services Specialist, Radiology Scheduling

University of California- Davis Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Retirement plans

CE reimbursement

Job summary

University of California- Davis Health in Sacramento, CA seeks a part-time Medical Office Specialist to triage and schedule patient procedures and coordinate exams with radiology and other departments. The role includes verifying insurance, communicating with clinics and patients, and maintaining medical records in accordance with HIPAA rules.

The incumbent will work on-site at Sacramento sites, with flexibility to support radiology demands across campuses.

Qualifications

• Two years of administrative experience required.
• Knowledge of medical office procedures and terminology.
• Ability to manage concurrent assignments in a high-volume setting.
• Proficiency with computer systems for scheduling, demographics and insurance.
• Understanding of HIPAA and patient confidentiality.
• Knowledge of Medicaid/Medicare, HMO/PPO insurance and billing processes.
• Familiarity with ICD-9/10, CPT and HCPCS coding guidelines.
• Strong prioritization and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Triaging and scheduling patient procedures and department coordination.
• Communicate with patients, clinics, physicians, nursing and technical staff.
• Ensure insurance authorizations are in place and accurate.
• Maintain medical records with confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Front-office duties as needed.

Skills

Administrative experience

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Typing skills

Writing skills

Bookkeeping

Organization

Filing skills

HIPAA knowledge

Insurance systems

Problem solving

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Medical records knowledge

ICD-10/CPT knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Aggie Enterprise

Job description

University of California- Davis Health in Sacramento, CA seeks a part-time Medical Office Specialist to triage and schedule patient procedures and coordinate exams with radiology and other departments. The role includes verifying insurance, communicating with clinics and patients, and maintaining medical records in accordance with HIPAA rules.

The incumbent will work on-site at Sacramento sites, with flexibility to support radiology demands across campuses.