Job description

The Diagnostic Imaging (DI) Secretary is responsible for scheduling hospital-based DI appointments for Women & Infants Hospital, utilizing a computerized scheduling system. Responsible for maintaining scheduling priority through inbound scheduling calls or request for service (RFS) worklist and incoming faxes to make outbound scheduling phone calls. Communicates with physicians, physician office staff, and patients to obtain accurate patient insurance, medical testing, and procedure information, per the Minimum Data Set (MDS). Coordinates interpreter services as needed. Coordinates schedule based upon physician privileges, procedure descriptions, scheduling rules, and insurance requirements. Creates initial patient registration in hospital information system; assigning patient medical record number and encounter financial number to begin the preregistration process. Efficiently schedules patients per exam type, indication, and priority, rearranging schedules within DI at Women & Infants Hospital and satellite locations when needed to accommodate an urgent situation. Interacts with other departments and practices at Women & Infants Hospital to insure daily schedules meet maximum capacity and appropriateness. As need arises, scheduler will communicate last minute patient scheduling needs to accommodate same-day appointment requests as well as any overbooking scheduling with DI. Fosters a team approach towards achieving the overall goals of WIH and CNE. Coordinates with physicians across a variety of department and practices within Women & Infants Hospital to ensure any incoming request for service is accurate and complete, ready to be scheduled with the appropriate patient appointment. Promptly obtains incomplete information on required forms until all data is received, and communicates with the providers regarding authorization numbers as required. Notifies supervisor in a timely manner of problems in obtaining necessary data. Ensures that proper documentation of authorizations are secured for procedures and/or tests. Responsible for fostering inclusivity and collaboration across various departments and practices within Women & Infants Hospital to ensure all referring providers are held to the highest standard for documentation when requesting a service through an order or referral.

Specifications: High school diploma required. Two years’ experience in a medical setting and customer service environment required. Certificate or working knowledge of medical terminology and strong oral communication skills are required. Minimum typing speed of 40 words per minute (WPM) with a working knowledge of personal computers, ability to prioritize and perform multiple duties simultaneously, ability to handle a high volume of calls and exhibit strong organizational skills are required. Must be able to adapt to continual process changes. Willing to work additional hours and change work schedule as need arises.

WIH - Internal Posting Period: 9/7 - 9/16/2022

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