Job Summary
Front Office Associate – Radiology
Provide patient and professional support by answering phones, scheduling appointments, greeting and registering patients with a cheerful, professional attitude.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Greet and check‑in patients scheduled for imaging services; process payments and copays as needed.
- Answer phones and handle calls efficiently and politely.
- Field phone calls appropriately for Center Team Members.
- Act as liaison between imaging technologists and patients waiting for exams, relaying messages regarding scanner status and clinic information.
- Maintain organization of the front office lobby area by straightening magazines, organizing coffee supplies, and assisting with general office cleanup.
- Order office supplies as needed.
- Maintain supply of patient information sheets.
- Push patient imaging via electronic interfaces.
- Complete patient appointment confirmation calls and provide preparation instructions to patients.
- Fax/scan reports, billing information, and medical release forms as requested.
- Arrange transportation, interpreters, and hotel accommodations for patients when appropriate.
- Enter and submit patient exam orders.
- Verify patient exam orders match exam schedules.
- Schedule referrals and ensure proper authorizations are obtained.
- Schedule walk‑in patients.
- Process requests for image orders and CDs from both referring physicians and patients.
- Maintain an up‑to‑date and accurate database of all current and potential referring physicians.
- Verify patients’ insurance coverage.
- Pre‑certify all patient exams with the patients’ insurance company.
- Obtain insurance authorizations.
- Apply knowledge of insurance carriers (e.g., Medicare) and procedures that require waivers to obtain pre‑authorization.
- Facilitate Release of Information (ROI) requests for patients, referring offices, other medical facilities, attorneys, and insurance companies following company guidelines.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- One (1) year of customer service experience.
- Proficient typing and computer system use.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite – Outlook, Word, Teams, Excel.
Preferred
- Previous medical office experience.
- Medical terminology and office background.
- Insurance knowledge.
- Bilingual abilities.
Benefits (based on eligibility)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Adoption assistance.
- Pet insurance.
- PTO and holiday pay.
- Other benefits.
DailyPay implementation is contingent upon an initial set‑up period.
RAYUS Radiology is an EO Employer/Vets/Disabled.