Imaging Support Specialist (Full Time, Days) at Northbay

Vacaville, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jun, 26

Salary

33.0

Posted On

14 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Billing Documentation, Authorizations, Demographic Information, Insurance Verification, Eligibility Verification, Scheduling Exams, Patient Flow Organization, Data Entry, Switchboard Operation, HIPAA Compliance, Medical Records Requests, Customer Service, Patient Co-pays Collection, Medical Terminology, Typing, Math Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

At NorthBay Health, the Imaging Support Specialist, obtains billing documentation and authorizations for all patient imaging exams done in the clinic. Interviews the patient or his/her representative to secure accurate demographic and insurance information ensuring the patient’s care is not delayed. Verifies and documents eligibility and benefits for patient’s specific payor. Schedules exams for multiple diagnostic modalities. Organizes and distributes paper flow among facility staff. Inputs all patient demographics into facility information system. Answer multi-line switchboard and route calls accordingly. Inputs updates and/or changes to daily/weekly schedule and patient record. Prepares and processes all court ordered subpoenas and medical records requests. Processes incoming exam reports and prepares items for mailing/faxing. Collects patient co-pays and/or account payments. Maintains knowledge of HIPAA laws/forms and ensures front desk is compliant at all times. Processes all patient requests for viewing/amending PHI, accounting of disclosures, special privacy protections, confidential channel communication and complaints. Exhibits excellent customer service to patients, families and other staff. For the inpatient role, patient transports are required. At NorthBay Health, we are guided by our values: Nurturing Care; Own It; Respect; Build Trust; and Hardwire Excellence. These principles lead us to our TRUE NORTH and inspire us to provide exceptional care. These values serve as the foundation of everything we do, guiding us to deliver individualized care with integrity and accountability. We are committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, where every team member is valued and empowered to contribute their best to the health and well-being of those we serve. This is an exciting time to join NorthBay Health. As an independent, nonprofit health system north of the San Francisco Bay Area, in the Napa/Solano Region, we are expanding our footprint across Solano, Yolo, and Napa counties to meet the evolving needs of our communities. With two acute-care hospitals—including a Level II Trauma Center and a modern maternity unit with a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)—along with a comprehensive cancer center, multiple urgent care facilities, and a growing network of primary and specialty clinics, we are investing in the future of care across the region. NorthBay Health we are home to advanced clinical programs and nationally recognized cardiovascular, neuroscience, and orthopedic services, as well as comprehensive surgical and outpatient specialties. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our Magnet with Distinction designation for nursing (one of only 12 organizations nationwide) and recognition from U.S. News & World Report as “High Performing” in multiple clinical areas, including maternity care, heart failure, and stroke. NorthBay Medical Center has earned the High Performing designation in maternity care for four consecutive years. As the only locally governed health system in the region, we remain deeply rooted in our communities while growing into a trusted regional healthcare leader. If you are seeking meaningful work, collaborative teams, and the opportunity to help shape the future of healthcare in Northern California, you will find it at NorthBay Health. Join us with our commitment to excellence, to achieve our vision to be the trusted healthcare partner of choice for the communities we serve. To learn more about NorthBay Health's benefits, diversity statement and community please visit https://www.northbay.org/careers/ [https://www.northbay.org/careers/index.cfm]

Responsibilities

The Imaging Support Specialist is responsible for obtaining billing documentation and authorizations for all patient imaging exams, securing accurate patient demographic and insurance information, and verifying eligibility and benefits. This role also involves scheduling exams, managing facility paperwork flow, inputting patient data into the information system, and handling multi-line switchboard calls.