Scheduling Coordinator

Akumin®; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Akumin is seeking a Schedule Coordinator in Irving, Texas to verify patient readiness for scans, obtain necessary authorizations, ensure orders are compliant, and schedule exams accurately. The role focuses on optimizing site schedules and reducing gaps by filling times with cleared patients, acting as a liaison among Operations, Scheduling, and Retail Revenue teams.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and 1-2 years in medical settings, strong written and verbal communication, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-2 years’ experience in medical or related field.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in Front Desk, Scheduling, Eligibility/Authorization.

Responsibilities

• Check patients pre-scan to ensure that, authorization (if needed) is obtained, order is compliant, and the exam is scheduled properly.
• Maximizes efficiency and optimization of site schedules.
• Act as a liaison between scheduling and other departments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Medical scheduling experience

Fast-paced environment

Front Desk experience

Eligibility/Authorization experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Royal

Erad

Intergy

Fuji

eRAD

Job description

The Schedule Coordinator checks patients pre-scan to ensure that, authorization (if needed) is obtained, order is compliant, and the exam is scheduled properly. Works to optimize schedules by rescheduling patients who aren’t cleared and filling empty exam times with cleared patients. Acts as a coordinator between the Operations, Scheduling, and Retail Revenue teams.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Check patients pre-scan to ensure that, authorization (if needed) is obtained, order is compliant, and the exam is scheduled properly.
• Maximizes efficiency and optimization of site schedules.
• Act as a liaison between scheduling and other departments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience required.
• 1-2 years’ experience in medical or related field required.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Experience in the medical field- Front Desk, Scheduling, Eligibility/Authorization

Preferred:

• Medical terminology.
• Experience as a scheduler in a multi-modality environment
• Background with scheduling systems like Royal, Erad, Intergy, Fuji, etc.
• Experience utilizing scheduling systems like eRAD, Intergy & Fuji.

Physical Requirements:

Standard office environment.

More than 50% of the time:

• Sit, stand, and walk.
• Repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs.
• See, speak and hear to be able to communicate with patients.

Less than 50% of the time:

• Stoop, kneel or crawl.
• Climb and balance.
• Carry and lift 10-20 pounds.

Akumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are an equal opportunity employer and we believe in strength through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, status as a protected veteran, or disability.