Imaging Coordinator - Mammography

Description

Job Description

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, Washington is seeking an Imaging Coordinator - Mammography for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $23.18 – $34.72. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Responsible for assisting physicians, physician assistants and nurses in the scheduling of imaging procedures and/or other procedures and tests for patients. Will perform duties of Patient Access Rep as needed.

About the Position:

• Supports patients and families in understanding the course for imaging procedure and testing.
• Completes the scheduling process by coordinating patient, imaging department, and radiologists, managed care, physician offices and pre-procedure testing needs. This includes communicating with various hospital departments as needed. Ensures the process is completed for patient in a timely manner ahead of procedure/exam date.
• Serves a resource for centralized scheduling/referral teams.
• Schedules imaging procedures/exams as required, including protocol review by radiologists and/or imaging techs and/or modality and/or nursing and anesthesia services. Provide patient information and instructions when scheduling procedures/exams.
• Arranges cases to assure maximum effectiveness of radiologists and modality schedules.
• Coordinates with PFS to inform patient of financial responsibility, including prior authorization of procedures.
• Perform duties of a Patient Access Rep as needed. Assists and backs up support areas as needed/applicable (i.e. financial counseling for patient insurance coverage pre-authorization).
• May be responsible for reviewing electronic chart transcription to support the goals of helping lower risk management situations, allowing procedures to be scheduled in a timely manner and to provide cases to be managed in the computer programs designed to prevent missed appointments, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a hospital or ambulatory care setting or progressive secretarial experience in healthcare required
• Previous imaging experience in an ambulatory care setting or acute care setting
• Experience in EPIC
• Experience with scheduling programs
  
  

Are you s elf-motivated and able to work independently? Are you c ourteous and professional, with a customer service and mission-oriented attitude? Do you have p roficient typing skills, a dvanced computer knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications? Apply today!

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.