Imaging Scheduling Associate - Full Time, Day shift at Adventist Health

Sonora, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jun, 26

Salary

30.91

Posted On

06 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Scheduling, Patient Preparation, Radiology Procedures, Pulmonary Function Tests, Nuclear Stress Tests, Patient Communication, Customer Relations, Data Entry, Authorization Verification, HIPAA Compliance, Productivity Management, Appointment Rescheduling, Patient Registration, Patient Transport, Liaison

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Adventist Health Sonora has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1900. We are comprised of a 72-bed hospital, 30 medical offices, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Tuolumne and Calaveras counties and the surrounding areas. Sonora is known for its friendly hometown charm, vast outdoor experiences and lively downtown. The allure of Sonora's close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to Yosemite National Park, as well as just a quick drive to Lake Tahoe. Job Summary: Schedules and prepares patients for all routine and specialty imaging procedures and exams. Works on routine assignments within defined parameters, established guidelines and precedents. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: * High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred * Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred Essential Functions: * Screens and schedules all radiology procedures and exams, pulmonary function tests and first appointment nuclear stress tests (NSTs). Communicates with patients and/or family members in order to relay instructions and protocols for scheduled exams or procedures. Diffuses emotionally-charged customer relations as needed. * Obtains, inputs and verifies all necessary demographics, diagnostics, authorizations, physician orders, special instructions and insurance information. Accommodates special needs and other patient requirements. Adheres to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other patient confidentiality guidelines and regulations. * Maintains a high productivity standard and minimizes caller wait and hold times. Reschedules appointments according to patient and/or physician requests and equipment downtime. Communicates all scheduling backlogs, barriers or issues to supervisor. * Greets and registers patients upon check-in, ushers patients to dressing and exam rooms and transports patients as needed. * Serves as liaison between physician offices, radiology staff, support staff and business offices. * Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Organizational Requirements: Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein. Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

Responsibilities

The associate is responsible for scheduling and preparing patients for all routine and specialty imaging procedures, including communicating necessary instructions and protocols. This role also involves screening, verifying patient information, managing appointment logistics, and diffusing emotionally charged customer relations situations.