Med Practice Business Assistant

About the Role

Under general supervision, performs various duties including patient registration, insurance verification, authorization and re-certification, benefit assignment verification, co-pay and self-responsible portion collection, and daily transaction balancing. Handles cash deposits according to established procedures and schedules patient appointments as directed. Must be knowledgeable of managed care plans and associated requirements.

Responsibilities

• Register patients and obtain insurance information
• Identify the need for and obtain authorizations and re-certifications from insurance carriers and physicians' offices
• Verify patient benefit assignments, co-pays, and self-responsible portions of charges; collect payments
• Balance daily transactions and handle cash deposits according to procedures
• Schedule patient appointments as directed by physicians

Requirements

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Pay

Pay Range: $15.82–$20.42 per hour

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with DailyPay option
• Benefits effective from day one with no waiting periods
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-term Disability (for full-time and part-time employees over 20 hours per week)
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
• Opportunities for growth and advancement within SJMHS and Trinity Health
• Tuition reimbursement

About the Role

The Radiology Technologist is responsible for reviewing physician orders, positioning and imaging patients, and producing high-quality diagnostic images in accordance with department protocols. Works closely with Radiology leadership and Radiologists to ensure accurate and timely results.

Responsibilities

• Review requests for procedures, using reason(s) for the procedures, department protocols, and physician recommendations to determine regions to be examined and images to be obtained
• Prepare patients for diagnostic procedures by explaining the process, positioning patients, and using immobilization and support devices
• Operate diagnostic imaging equipment to obtain routine radiographs and assist the Radiologist in administering contrast media
• Monitor patient condition before, during, and after procedures; initiate emergency actions if needed
• Document procedure verification and perform re-imaging as necessary using a computerized system
• Collect completed diagnostic PACS images and forward them for interpretation and reporting
• Practice sterile, isolation, and aseptic techniques to prevent contamination
• Monitor quality control daily and report equipment issues to appropriate personnel
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program
• Registered as a Radiographer by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• One year of experience as a Radiologic Technologist preferred
• Good working knowledge of anatomy and principles of physics and electricity
• Understanding of anatomical positions (supine, prone, etc.) and methods of exposure to obtain clearly defined films
• Commitment to reducing patient radiation dose (ALARA – As Low As Reasonably Achievable)

Schedule

• 12-hour Afternoon Shift, 3 shifts per week
• Weekend rotation included (approximately every 4th weekend)
• 72 hours worked per pay period (36 hours per week)

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with DailyPay option
• Benefits effective from day one with no waiting periods
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-term Disability
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
• Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes
• Unlimited career growth opportunities within one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the country
• Tuition reimbursement