Scheduling Coordinator

3M HEALTHCARE; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Akumin Operating Corp. is seeking a Schedule Coordinator to manage patient pre-scan checks, verify authorizations when needed, and ensure exams are scheduled correctly.

You will optimize calendars by rescheduling uncleared patients and filling openings with cleared cases, acting as a liaison between Operations, Scheduling, and Retail Revenue. This role requires strong communication and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with medical scheduling systems.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience is required.
• 1-2 years of experience in medical or related field is required.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 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 Erad, Intergy, Fuji.
• Experience utilizing scheduling systems like eRAD, Intergy & Fuji.

Responsibilities

• 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 Operations, Scheduling, and Retail Revenue teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Fast-paced work

Experience in medical scheduling

Medical terminology (preferred)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Erad

Intergy

Fuji

eRAD

Job description

Responsibilities

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 Operations, Scheduling, and Retail Revenue teams.

Qualifications

• 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 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, 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.

Compensation

The estimated hourly pay range for this role in Massachusetts is $20-24 per hour. Actual compensation depends on experience, skills, location, and other factors such as internal equity and budget.

EEO Statement

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.