Radiology Scheduler Temporary

Saint Peter’s Health Care System; New Brunswick, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Adoption assistance

Back-up daycare

Free onsite parking

Recognition rewards

Job summary

Saint Peter’s Health Care System is seeking a Radiology Scheduler Temporary in New Jersey. The role involves scheduling across Radiology modalities, explaining procedures to patients, and maintaining scheduling standards with a professional demeanor.

The position requires 1–2 years of experience, excellent communication, and the ability to multitask under pressure. Proficiency with computers and medical terminology is preferred. Training will be provided to new staff.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for effective interaction with patients and staff.
• Team-oriented personality fostering workplace cohesiveness.
• Proficient computer skills; 35 wpm typing; strong basic office skills.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
• Medical terminology knowledge preferred; ability to read and interpret physician orders.

Responsibilities

• Schedule radiology studies (Diagnostic, CT, MRI, Special Procedure, US, Mammography, NM) and coordinate with departments.
• Explain procedures to patients and answer questions or refer to technologist/physician as needed.
• Maintain scheduling standards and professional communication with staff and physicians.
• Assist in orientation and training of new employees and run reports as directed by Radiology leadership.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Computer proficiency

Typing 35 wpm

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Radiology Scheduler Temporary

Radiology Administration

The Radiology Scheduler Temporary will:

Performs scheduling services for the Radiology Department, specifically Diagnostic, CT, MRI, Special Procedure, US, Mammography, and NM studies, and facilitates the patient receiving preparation instructions for these services. Will be expected to perform other secretarial and clerical duties as needed.

• Scheduling service standards.
• Maintains high level of professionalism and courtesy with physicians, offices, and other hospital departments.
• Explains the procedure to the patient and answers any questions or refers the question to a technologist or physician if appropriate.
• Communicates effectively with Radiology staff regarding their schedules and facilitates any corrections in a professional manner.
• Performs service recovery with patients, physicians and/or their office staff as needed and under the direction of the leadership of Radiology.
• Maintains all written scheduling standards.
• Assists in orientation and training of new employees.
• Appointment scheduling.
• Interprets physician orders, verbal & written, and accurately schedules appropriate study or studies.
• Coordinates with all modalities to ensure proper sequencing of studies and preparations.
• Promptly checks with Radiologist for any medication questions and problems with preparation or procedure (i.e., previous reaction to contrast, preparation intolerance).
• Documents special needs, sedation, adult or pediatric with RN staff.
• Facilitates the patient obtaining the appropriate preparations, instructions, time and location of appointment.
• Accurately schedules the appointment in the Radiology Scheduling System.
• Notifies supervisor of anything that prohibits scheduling of a study.
• Performs various communication duties.
• Answers telephone courteously.
• Returns messages left of voice mail in a timely manner.
• Keeps updated list of physician, department, and Radiology leadership, and hospital phone numbers.
• Runs reports and statistics as directed by Radiology leadership.
• Promptly notifies supervisor of Radiology Scheduling System problems (i.e., system down, run errors, file build errors, etc.).

Requirements

• Requires one (1) to two (2) years experience.
• Requires good communication and interpersonal skills for effective interaction and positive communication of Radiology Department image with patients, their families, outside institutions, physicians and other Hospital departments and staff.
• Requires a personality that fosters a team cohesiveness within the work place.
• Proficient in the use of a computer. Keyboarding skills with a minimum 35 wpm. Requires good office skills and competence with basic office machines.
• Requires ability to handle multiple tasks without sacrificing attention to detail. Requires ability to work under pressure.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred. Requires ability to read and interpret physicians orders.

Salary Range:17.75 - 24.73 USD

We offer competitive base rates that are determined by many factors, including job-related work experience, internal equity, and industry-specific market data. In addition to base salary, some positions may be eligible for clinical certification pay and shift differentials.

The salary range listed for exempt positions reflects full-time compensation and will be prorated based on employment status.

Benefits include:

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• savings accounts, voluntary benefits, wellness programs and discounts
• paid life insurance
• generous 401(k) match
• adoption assistance
• back-up daycare
• free onsite parking
• recognition rewards

You can take your career to the next level by participating in either a fully paid tuition program or our generous tuition assistance program.

Learn more about our benefits by visiting our site at Saint Peter's.