Specialized Imaging Scheduler

CL aefc608f e9a3 4ac5 805b a71fba30d684; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Clinic-paid premiums for medical/dent/

Job summary

Salem Clinic is seeking a Specialized Imaging Scheduler to coordinate MRI, CT, US, Echo, and Mammography exams. You will liaise with patients and clinical staff, answer calls, and enter radiology orders in the EHR. The role requires attention to detail, strong organizational and customer service skills.

Full-time position with benefits; standard hours Monday–Friday, 40 hrs/week. Prior scheduling experience in medical imaging is a plus.

Qualifications

• CPR/AED certification required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to accommodate flexible hours and shifts.
• Data entry in EHR (Epic), Cadence/Radiant, LIS and PACS.

Responsibilities

• Schedule radiology examinations (MRI, CT, US, Echo, Mammography).
• Act as liaison between patients and medical staff.
• Answer phones, schedule appointments, and take messages.
• Enter lab and radiology orders in EHR.
• Refer to insurance/Referral as needed; coordinate with departments.

Skills

CPR/AED Certification

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Epic

Cadence/Radiant

PACS

LIS

Job description

Full time opening as a Specialized Imaging Scheduler at:

Salem Clinic Main |2020 Capitol St Ne, Salem OR 97301

Benefits offered forfull-time and part-time (budgeted 22.5-40 hrs/wk):

• 401(k) retirement plan- 10% employer contribution


• 100% Clinic paid employee premiums for medical, dental, and vision plans. 50% Clinic paid premiums for part-time employees.


• Free Lab and Imaging services when performed at Salem Clinic for those covered with the Clinic’s medical plan.


• Health Reimbursement Account


• Life & Long-term Disability Insurance


• Paid time off & Holiday pay


• Flexible Spending Account


• Athletic & WeightManagement Club Credits


• Bilingual pay differential program (3% wage increase if qualified)

Job Summary: Schedules patients for all radiology examinations and add-ons. Primarily responsible to schedule MRI, CT, US, Echo, and Mammography examinations. Serves as liaison between patient and medical support staff. Answers phones, schedules appointments and takes messages for patients. Enters lab and radiology orders in Electronic Health Record (EHR). Performs a variety of tasks and duties associated with Radiology.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Certified in CPR/AED.


• High School Diploma or equivalent.


• Working knowledge of Medical terminology.


• Must be detail orientated. Effective organizational, interpersonal and customer service skills.


• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, staff, providers and the public.


• Must be able to occasionally accommodate flexible hours and shifts pending department needs.


• Skill in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision making.


• Ability to work in a fast paced environment, while keeping close attention to accuracy with minimal supervision.


• Ability to work independently and as a team participant putting the patient, doctor, and technologist in the best interest of all decisions.


• Ability to perform data entry in Electronic Health Record (Epic), Patient Management System (Cadence/Radiant), Laboratory Information System (LIS) and Radiology PACS.

Essential Functions:

• Prioritize patient care and services above all other duties.


• Assists patients with transportation needs when necessary.


• Must support safety in the work environment.


• Practice Universal Precautions when appropriate.


• Notify department director/manager of any accident or incident to any persons or equipment.


• Maintain work area in clean, organized and well-stocked condition.


• Assist other areas outside the film library.


• Obtain referrals if needed for coordination of insurance benefits.


• Make appointments for patients per protocol, ability to explain procedure prep in an understandable manner to patients.


• Cognizant of team responsibilities in a very busy work environment and will tackle group tasks without being told to help.


• Verify and update necessary information in the appropriate areas of medical records. Input appointment data into automated appointment systems and on patient processing documents as needed. Navigate through the PACS and LIS when appropriate.


• Refer patients to Credit or Business Office for clarification of insurance coverage as needed.


• Refer to Patient & Provider Relations for resolution of disputes and/or patient concerns as needed.


• Scheduling from all work lists.


• Scanning into EDMS.


• Accept delegated tasks from leadership.

Modality Specific Functions:

• Produce high quality scheduling as measured by feedback from Director and Imaging Leads.


• Follow established imaging protocols.


• Performs all MQSA and FDA required tracking.


• Mammography Film Hanging.


• Epic EDMS scanning.


• Outside film requests and PACS related workflow.

Our mission at Salem Clinic is to improve the health of those we serve in a spirit of compassion and respect.

Monday - Friday, 10:00a-7:00p
40 hrs/week