IR Medical Scheduler

Description

Monday - Friday, 8AM - 4:30PM

JOB TITLE: Interventional Radiology (IR) Medical Scheduler

LOCATION OR DEPARTMENT: Clinic

EXEMPT STATUS/GRADE: Non-exempt/14

REPORTS TO: NIR/IR Scheduling Supervisor

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None

SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Assist nurses, advanced practice providers and radiologists with scheduling and educating patients, processing paperwork and procedure preparation for the NIR/IR program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Answer phones and schedule/confirm NIR/IR exams and procedures with patients, referring clinics, nurses and radiologists.
• Process and file incoming orders.
• Track incoming and outgoing imaging and reports.
• Register patients in radiology information system.
• Type patient correspondence – follow up letters, etc.
• Educate patients and referring clinics on exam procedures and instructions.
• Ensure patients, rooms, prior authorizations, medical records and images are prepared for the procedure/exam.
• Provide clerical/administrative support for the NIR/IR nurses, advanced practice providers and radiologists.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion with minimum instructions, adhere to prescribed routines and practices, maintain records and to create reports requiring accuracy.
• Dependable – consistently at work and on time.
• Demonstrate responsibility, honesty, integrity, and regard for the privileges, rights, property and information of patients and employee’s privacy and confidentiality in accordance with the highest ethical standards.
• Incorporate company values into daily interactions with internal and external customers.
• Other duties may include, but are not limited to, training new employees and stocking and/or ordering department supplies.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• HUC or Medical Assistant or related degree/certification preferred.
• Six months of HUC, scheduling or related medical setting experience required.
• HUC or related certification preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Excellent customer service/patient care and decision-making skills required.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work well independently and in a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; effective communication with patients, referring clinics, employees, supervisors and the radiologists required.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Demonstrate knowledge of safety-related work behaviors to ensure a safe work environment

DAILY PHYSICAL DEMANDS REQUIRED FOR PERFORMING ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
OF THE JOB:
Requires sitting for long periods of time. Some bending and stretching required. Requires lifting papers or boxes up to 50 pounds occasionally. Repetitive motions, keyboarding, twisting, turning, gripping and grasping.

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Low-Potential exposure to communicable diseases, blood products, bodily fluids and/or hazardous materials common to a radiology setting.
• Low-Potential exposure to ionizing radiation exams rooms and/or involved in the use of ionizing radiation common to a radiology setting.

BENEFITS: We offer affordable Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance. Other benefits: Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Funeral leave, Wellness Program, Flexible Spending Account, 401k Match and Profit Sharing.

Salary : $20 - $25