Radiology Patient Services Coordinator

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

Job summary

The University of California, Davis Health is seeking an experienced administrative professional to support Radiology and Radiation Oncology, handling triage, scheduling, and coordination of patient procedures within a large academic department.

The role requires knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-10/CPT coding, and HIPAA, with on-site work at Sacramento locations and potential site coverage as needed. Strong multitasking and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Two years of administrative experience required.
• Knowledge of medical office procedures, medical terminology, appointments, medical records, insurance verification, cashiering, billing.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and complete assignments in a designated time frame.
• Ability to adapt to changing workload and deadlines.
• Problem solving and independent decision-making abilities.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with patients and staff professionally.
• Proficiency with computer systems including email, spreadsheets and word processing.
• Typing and writing skills with clear English grammar and punctuation.
• Bookkeeping and basic financial record keeping.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and patient confidentiality; familiarity with healthcare insurance systems.
• Knowledge of ICD-9, CPT and HCPCS coding guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Triaging and scheduling patient procedures; coordinating exams and appointments with services and outside facilities.
• Provide support and communicate with patients, referring clinics, physicians, nursing, and technical staff.
• Ensure proper insurance authorization is in place and track authorizations.
• Abide by standard procedures; work independently with supervisor as needed.
• Front office duties as required by operational needs.

Skills

Administrative experience

Medical terminology

ICD-10/CPT knowledge

HIPAA knowledge

Typing

Computer proficiency

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Aggie Enterprise

MS Office

EMR system

Job description

The University of California, Davis Health is seeking an experienced administrative professional to support Radiology and Radiation Oncology, handling triage, scheduling, and coordination of patient procedures within a large academic department.

The role requires knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-10/CPT coding, and HIPAA, with on-site work at Sacramento locations and potential site coverage as needed. Strong multitasking and communication skills are essential.