Scheduler - Medical Imaging Support - Full Time 8 Hour Day Shift (Union)

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California seeks an Imaging Scheduler to support the Imaging Department, coordinating scheduling of Imaging and Cardiology patients and procedures across modalities, including IR and Cardiac Cath Lab. Role involves clerical duties, answering phones, and maintaining confidentiality in a hospital environment.

Minimum education is a high school diploma or GED; 2+ years scheduling experience in a hospital setting is preferred, with strong MS Office and EMR familiarity to

Qualifications

• PC computer literacy required with proficiency in standard office software.
• Typing speed of 50 words per minute or higher.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology is essential.
• EMR experience preferred to streamline patient scheduling.
• Minimum of 2 years scheduling and general office experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule Imaging and Cardiology patients and procedures across modalities.
• Coordinate with Providers, clinics and multiple departments.
• Answer phones professionally and direct calls as needed; take messages.
• Perform clerical front office duties and maintain patient/staff confidentiality.

Skills

PC computer literacy

Typing speed 50 wpm

Medical Terminology

EMR experience

Scheduling experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Imaging Scheduler provides support to the Imaging Department and is responsible for the scheduling of Imaging and Cardiology patients and procedures across all modalities, including IR and the Cardiac Cath Lab. Works and coordinates with a variety of Providers, clinics, and multiple departments. Performs clerical and communication functions in the Imaging and Cardiology Departments. Answers the phone in a professional manner, directs calls to the appropriate person, and takes messages as needed. Performs general front office duties and presents self in a professional manner. Maintains patient and staff confidentiality in compliance with government regulations. Various office duties including but not limited to filing and sorting and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education:

• High school diploma or GED preferred

Minimum Experience/Knowledge:

• PC computer literacy (i.e., Microsoft Office).
• Typing speed 50 wpm.
• Strong Knowledge of Medical Terminology
• Minimum (2) years of scheduling and general office experience in hospital environment preferred.
• EMR experience preferred.

As part of Keck Medicine of USC, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is the only community hospital in the Foothills area of Los Angeles backed by an academic medical center. With its 40-year legacy of personalized care from expert physicians, experience nurses and a dedicated staff the community has come to know and trust, USC-VHH brings patients the latest medical advancements and 24/7 emergency services. Join this world-class team providing highly-specialized care, up-to-the-minute research and innovative clinical trials.

The hourly rate range for this position is $24.23 to $31.36. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.