Job description
Purpose:
The Imaging Coordinator position is responsible for the coordinating plans and diagnostic imaging policies, procedures, and services for several departments which may include nuclear medicine, radiology and computer-assisted tomography. Ensures efficient and effective departmental operations. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Duties and assignments may vary at the discretion of management.
Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
· Handles and resolves any patient conflicts and issues at the point of service, with tact and professional diplomacy. Keeps Operations Director informed of any serious or potentially sensitive issues.
· Coordinates scheduling of all scans for the 4s and San Marcos office. This includes reviewing all coding and authorizations for appointments.
· Participate in the development of goals, objectives, procedures and priorities within the Imaging Department
· Ensures all necessary information has been obtained prior to the imaging appointments, schedules appointments, confirms appointments, collects information needed for imaging studies, and requests records in a timely manner
· Ensures referring physicians and patients are kept well-informed of delays, concerns, and each step of the process is followed
· Reconciles imaging files to ensure institutional compliance for billing.
· Track monthly volumes and coordinate with Director of Imaging on reporting.
· Complete imaging unsigned charge list on a daily basis.
· Complete all imaging tasks on a daily basis.
· Cover for imaging scheduler and imaging aide as assigned.
· Other duties as assigned.
Experience, Qualifications/Education:
· High school diploma or equivalent required
· Strong customer service background, preferably in health care environment
· Excellent verbal communication skills
· Competence with computer processing functions and other standard office equipment
· Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
· Ability to calmly and professionally resolve customer issues with diplomacy and tact
· Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
· Strong organizational skills
Working Conditions:
· This position functions primarily indoors in a medical / business environment. Employee may be subject to blood borne pathogens, radiation, bio waste and other medically-related factors, with exposure to moderate noise levels.
· Visual acuity to read and compute screen and paper documents; close and distance vision, peripheral vision depth perception, ability to adjust focus; hearing acuity to converse with staff and customers;ability to walk, stoop, bend, kneel, and lift and move 25 pounds on a regular basis; ability to sit for hours at a time. Employee will be exposed to moderate noise levels, interruptions, and occasionally asked to work evening and weekends as needed.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
- Clinic
Medical specialties:
- Oncology
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- San Marcos, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
- Medical terminology: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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