Registrar, Radiology Scheduling & Billing (Hourly/Per-Diem)

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare institution as a Registrar for Radiology Scheduling & Billing. This role involves managing patient appointments, ensuring accurate data entry, and collaborating with medical staff. Ideal for those with experience in patient registration and scheduling. Flexible hours and per-diem work schedule offered.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience with databases and registration.
• Experience in scheduling and insurance authorization preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and reschedule imaging procedures using the Radiology Information System.
• Obtain insurance authorization, register patients, and verify demographics.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure workflow efficiency.

Skills

Database Management

General Computer Literacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree

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Are you looking to advance your career with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is a top metropolitan medical center and the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, serving a diverse population. It is highly ranked by Castle Connolly Medical as one of the top 5 U.S. medical schools for training doctors.

Bargaining Unit

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Job Summary

The Department of Radiology at SUNY Downstate is seeking an hourly per-diem TH Staff Assistant II / Registrar, Scheduling & Billing. The successful candidate will:

1. Schedule and reschedule imaging procedures using the Radiology Information System.
2. Confirm appointments and provide instructions to patients.
3. Collaborate with staff, nursing, physicians, and technicians to ensure workflow efficiency.
4. Obtain insurance authorization, register patients, verify demographics, and review preference cards for accuracy.
5. Interview patients to gather demographic and financial information for billing.
6. Update billing, clinical, and other relevant information in the RIS.
7. Ensure accurate data entry and prompt scheduling of modalities.
8. Secure referrals and authorizations for insurance reimbursement.
9. Reconcile schedules with daily reports.
10. Verify referring physician documents and secure authorization numbers in the hospital information system.
11. Arrange timely radiology appointments, selecting correct physicians and billing numbers.
12. Burn CDs and scan requisitions into PACS as needed.
13. Maintain good attendance and punctuality.
14. Be flexible for holiday and emergency coverage as needed.

Required Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience with databases, registration, and information systems; general computer literacy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Over 2 years of experience in scheduling, patient registration, and insurance authorization.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• Hospital experience preferred.

Work Schedule

Variable days and hours (Hourly/Per Diem)

Salary Grade/Rank

SL-1

Salary Range

Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Additional Notes

Includes information about Executive Order 161 and equal opportunity employment policies.