Breast Imaging Coordinator, Full-Time Days

About the Role

Join University of Chicago Medicine as a Breast Imaging Coordinator in the Radiology Department. In this role, you will facilitate the smooth transition for patients needing diagnostic imaging and biopsy procedures, and communicate with breast center Intake Coordinators under the direction of Radiologists, the Mammography Lead Technologist, and the Breast Imaging Manager. This position includes BIRADS tracking for compliance with the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) and preparation for annual inspection. This is a 100% onsite opportunity based in the greater Chicagoland area.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate patient breast diagnostic imaging scheduling and access with a focus on PRIDE values and patient safety.
• Coordinate breast imaging follow-up care, working closely with referring physicians, radiologists, and breast surgeons.
• Navigate patients between screening, diagnostic imaging, and biopsy to ensure timeliness of care, including obtaining necessary images from outside organizations.
• Identify strategies to make navigator referrals systematic for breast imaging patients.
• Track patient populations to ensure compliance with follow-up recommendations and quality assurance procedures in accordance with FDA/MQSA guidelines.
• Assist with data management required for breast center of excellence specifications.
• Maintain open and positive communication with staff, physicians, and other departments.
• Promote professionalism within the department, hospital, and community; act as a role model.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding all patient and personnel information.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalency required.
• Knowledge regarding insurance and billing.
• Strong ability to multi-task.
• Prior knowledge of BIRADS and management of MQSA information preferred.

Position Details

This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) position, working day shifts at the Hyde Park location in the Radiology – Breast Imaging department.

About Us

Since 1899, we’ve been at the forefront of medicine, providing superior healthcare with compassion. We need employees with passion, talent, and commitment—working together to advance medical innovation, serve community health needs, and move collective knowledge forward. Join us in this pursuit of excellence.

Pay

The pay range for this position reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered, based on full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and current market data. Compensation at hire will vary based on candidate qualifications, experience, and organizational considerations, such as internal equity.

Benefits

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