Radiology Tech Scheduler - 36 hrs/wk

Nebraska Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Scheduling Associate with a radiology focus to manage complex scheduling for patients, clinics and procedures on campus. You will coordinate clinic appointments, imaging studies and related services to support physicians and care teams.

Requirements include high school diploma, experience in radiology scheduling or scheduling in healthcare, JRCERT radiology program or nursing licensure, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Inpatient radiology technologist experience or scheduling associate radiology focus.
• High school education or equivalent.
• Three years post-secondary education in business, medical assistant or nursing assistant, or equivalent.
• JRCERT-accredited radiology program and/or nursing licensure required.
• Completion of One Chart/OPTime training upon orientation.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• ARRT certification or RN license required.
• BLS certification from an AHA-endorsed program.

Responsibilities

• Complete complex scheduling of multiple appointments for patient care and procedures.
• Assist patients, staff and physicians with scheduling per standards.
• Coordinate clinic appointments, procedural and diagnostic services.
• Facilitate referrals and ensure consult notes are received.
• Provide high level of customer service and maintain organized records.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational

Customer service

Medical terminology

ARRT certification

RN license

BLS certification

Scheduling systems

Education

Post-secondary education

Nursing licensure

Tools

OneChart/OPTime

Epic

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families. Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Shift Details: 36 hrs/wk M-F 8:30 - 5

Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?

Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration. Leading Health Network Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care. Dignity and Respect: We value all backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.

Educational Support

• Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.
• Enjoy support for your personal growth within the organization, from those just starting their healthcare careers to those who are years down the path.

Complete complex scheduling of multiple appointments for one patient's appointment and/or services on campus, clerical support relating to scheduling and/or coordination of various services and surgical procedures within the organization.

Assist patients, staff and physicians, following established scheduling standards and procedures.

Scheduling of services may involve coordination of the patient's clinic appointment, procedural and/or diagnostic services to support the health care providers in providing patient care services and unit operational activities, with upholding the expectations of extraordinary care, mission statement and patient satisfaction.

Facilitate internal and external referrals, ensuring patient attended appointment and referring provider has received consult notes as appropriate.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of one year inpatient hospital radiology technologist experience or two years Nebraska Medicine Scheduling Associate experience with a radiology focus required.
• High school education or equivalent required.
• Minimum of three years post-secondary education with coursework in business, medical assistant program or nursing assistant program OR equivalent combination of education/experience in customer service or medical scheduling related capacity (one year of education equals one year of experience) required.
• Completion of a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) accredited program in radiology and/or Nursing Licensure required.
• Successful completion of One Chart/OpTime training upon completion of unit orientation required.
• Multi-tasking and problem solving abilities required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with aptitude for detail-oriented work required.
• Demonstrates the ability to form and maintain working relationships within the organization to foster a team environment.
• Knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Demonstrated analytical, prioritizing and organizational skills required.
• Ability to work in a proactive self-directed manner required.
• Ability to function in a manner that promotes efficiency and confidence required.
• Effective communication skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to provide a high level of customer service to physicians, patients and other internal/external customers required.
• Current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification required. OR • Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Nebraska or current compact state license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification department dependent required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a healthcare environment with working knowledge of scheduling or registration systems preferred.
• CT/MRI experience preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.
• Experience with electronic health records, Epic preferred.

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.

Nebraska Medicine and our research and education partner, the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), share the same mission: to lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care.

Every colleague plays a key role in upholding our promise of “Serious Medicine, Extraordinary Care” to our patients and their families.

Working with Nebraska Medicine means committing to meaningful, impactful work that will elevate the success of your fellow colleagues and will help our patients and their families feel comfortable, confident and cared for.