Radiology Services Coordinator

Summary/objective

Accountable for carrying out basic and repetitive daily clerical support responsibilities, including but not limited to phone answering, great customer service, order entry, photocopying, record maintenance, reminder phone calls, scheduling, Authorization and follow up, and other general office work. Preserves a professional approach when dealing with clients and patients, both internal and external.

Pay: $21.00-$25.20

Essential functions

• In charge of completing daily office support tasks that are repetitive and routine in nature, including but not limited to error-free scheduling, filing, telephone answering, customer service, mail distribution, photocopying, record maintenance, authorizations and follow up, and other general office responsibilities.
• Filter and route incoming calls and routine messages.
• Provide familiar information in response to common departmental service inquiries.
• Keep records, official papers, and/or reports in accordance with customs or protocol.
• Keep track of your office supply inventory.
• Daily rounding with internal department regarding available services including outpatient, inpatient, nurses/hospitalist and emergency room.

Competencies

• Demonstrates effective communication with other employees.   
• Excellent verbal and written skills to perform job duties.
• Be able to handle multiple tasks as time. 
• Attention to Detail

Supervisory responsibilities

None

Work environment

• Interaction with patients to schedule appointments, verify insurance information, medical safety clearances and instruction for imaging procedures preparations.
• Work closely with radiologists, radiologic technologists, and other medical staff to ensure smooth operations within the department.
• Collaboration with other administrative personnel is common for tasks such as billing, and record-keeping.

Physical demands

• The employee's primary work-related activities are sitting, using their hands to converse or hear, and handling objects.
• The employee must frequently walk while stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
• Occasional standing is required of the employee.
• Occasionally, the employee may have to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• This position specifically calls for close vision, distance vision, and the capacity to change focus.

Travel required

None

Required education and experience

• Must have high school diploma/GED or its equivalent.
• The ideal candidate also has previous professional experience within a medical environment.
• Specialize training as a medical administrative assistant at proprietary schools across the country. 

Preferred education and experience

• 2-3 years of experience as a radiology administrative assistant.
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Calm demeanor in stressful situations.  

Additional eligibility requirements

None

Work authorization requirements

Employee must also be able to satisfy the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, which requires documents to prove Employee’s identity and demonstrate that Employee is authorized to work in the U.S., and to complete an Employment Eligibility Verification form (Form I-9)

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

Orchard Hospital enthusiastically accepts its obligation to provide equal employment opportunities and to make employment decisions without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, cancer history or diagnosis, genetic characteristics or information, religion, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as protected hairstyles – braids, locks, twits), color, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, disability, military status, veteran status or any other protected status under federal, state, or local laws. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.

Selection of employees is conducted based on the applicant’s previous appropriate experience, skills, knowledge, former employer references and possession of certificates and/or license, where applicable. Applicants must meet requirements of the position for which they are applying and be of good personal character. Written and/or manual examination may be required for positions requiring special skills.

Personal actions regarding such matters as compensation, benefits, transfer, staff reduction, promotions, Orchard Hospital sponsored training, education, and social/recreational programs will be administered in keeping with Orchard Hospital’s commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary : $21 - $25