Radiology Scheduling Specialist

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Keck Hospital of USC seeks a Scheduling Coordinator to manage patient appointments, follow-ups, and surgeries. You will coordinate tests, authorizations, and care with departments while ensuring accurate charts and timely communication with patients and clinicians.

The role supports radiology procedures and maintains master calendars, inventory, and documentation for insurance claims. The hospital emphasizes patient-centered service and compliance with safety requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years as a Procedure Scheduler.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability.
• Excellent customer service behavior.
• Familiar with medical terminology.
• Pref knowledge of computerized appointment scheduling system.
• Pref Radiology and Image-guided procedure knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, plan, and prioritize workload anticipating conflicts.
• Submit for approval and schedule biopsy requests.
• Coordinate nursing staff to ensure adequate resources and avoid conflicts.
• Schedule anesthesia for all cases as required.
• Schedule exams for Interventional procedures, Bronch Lab, and Gamma Knife.
• Verify insurance and authorizations with insurance/Admitting Department.
• Enter information accurately into the computer system.
• Communicate all changes with patient and case information to involved personnel.
• Protect patient confidentiality.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain efficient, service-oriented workflows.
• Confirm patient appointments and provide preparation instructions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Medical terminology

Scheduling software

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

3 years as a Procedure Scheduler

Tools

Scheduling software

Radiology knowledge

Job description

Keck Hospital of USC seeks a Scheduling Coordinator to manage patient appointments, follow-ups, and surgeries. You will coordinate tests, authorizations, and care with departments while ensuring accurate charts and timely communication with patients and clinicians.

The role supports radiology procedures and maintains master calendars, inventory, and documentation for insurance claims. The hospital emphasizes patient-centered service and compliance with safety requirements.