Imaging Scheduling Associate, Interventional Radiology (Per Diem, Day shift)
About Us
Adventist Health Bakersfield has been providing an extraordinary team of world-class physicians, top-notch medical technology, caring professionals, and award-winning quality since 1910. We are comprised of a 254-bed acute care hospital and 20 primary and specialty care medical offices. Located in one of America's fastest-growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education, and proximity to Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast, and Southern California's attractions.
About the Role
Schedules and prepares patients for all routine and specialty imaging procedures and exams. Works on routine assignments within defined parameters, established guidelines, and precedents.
Responsibilities
- 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 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.
Requirements
- High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
- Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
Benefits
A comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.
Pay
The estimated base pay for this position is $25.00 to $30.45 per hour. Additional individual compensation may be available through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc.
Schedule
- Shift: Day Shift
- Shift Length: 8 Hours
- Assignment Category: Per Diem