Scheduler - Radiology

Hartford HealthCare; Torrington (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare in Torrington, CT is seeking a Radiology Scheduler at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital to optimize workflow and coordinate radiology procedures. You will work within department protocols, screen and collect essential patient information, and ensure accurate orders and patient confidentiality.

Ideal candidates have medical office experience and knowledge of medical terminology, with 2+ years scheduling imaging procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma. Associate degree preferred.
• Two (2) years medical office experience, medical terminology
• Two years scheduling diagnostic imaging procedures preferred

Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate radiology procedures according to modality protocols and patient care requirements.
• Register patients and ensure accurate provider orders for medical necessity and compliance.
• Collect current medical history, labs, medications and insurance information for safe procedures.
• Educate patients on procedural preparations and post-procedure instructions.
• Provide office support and coordinate patient care, including triage, referrals and billing issues.
• Mentor new employees as requested.

Skills

Scheduling

Medical office experience

HIPAA compliance

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Location Detail

126 South Main St Torrington (10396)

Shift Detail

M - F 8:30-5:00

Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital is a 122-bed, general acute care community hospital located in Torrington, Connecticut, that serves as a regional health care resource for the 100,000 residents of Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut. CHH offers personalized attention from an expert team of caregivers and physicians that utilize advanced technology and clinical partnerships in a convenient, safe and comfortable patient environment.

Summary

Responsible for optimal workflow scheduling and coordination of radiology procedures according to department protocols which includes, procedural screenings, collecting, documenting and obtaining complete and accurate all patient medical history necessary to ensure appropriateness and safety for all procedures. Demonstrates commitment to providing an excellent service experience for patient and their families.

Responsibilities

• Appropriately schedule and or reschedule departmental procedures according to specific modality protocols and patient care requirements, maintaining patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Ensures completion and accuracy of provider's order in relation to requested appointment type for compliance/medical necessity and communicates discrepancies to provider office. Register patient if required.
• Obtains all relevant patient information, including current lab values and medication usage, current history and physical, as well as other pertinent medical history, necessary for ensuring patient safety and to obtain accurate diagnosis. Obtains current, complete and accurate patient insurance information to ensure full reimbursement
• Communicate, educate and instruct patients on detailed procedural preparations, provide complete instructions on specific aspects of their procedure and post procedure instructions
• Provides office support to meet the unit needs. Function as a point person, interacting in a courteous manner with patients, patient families, providers, nurses, administrative staff internal and external to HHC in the coordination of patient care, such as but not limited to, answering question, triaging calls, obtaining patient transport, required equipment and supplies, patient referrals, resolving registration and billing issues., etc. etc.
• Participates in Training/orienting/mentoring new employees as requested.

Requirements

• High School Diploma . Associate degree preferred.
• Two (2) years medical office experience, medical terminology
• Two years scheduling diagnostic imaging procedures preferred

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.