MR/CT Coordinator

Summary

This position will transition to a hybrid role once the employee is fully trained and receives management approval. Training will be completed on-site at our corporate office in Warwick, RI.

Principle Duties And Responsibilities

• Confirm and screen MRI and CT patients for all sites from current day to at least two days out.
• Inform patients of RIMI’s Medication Policy when necessary.
• Investigate any allergies, implants, and recent colonoscopy/endoscopy exams; call outside facilities to retrieve information.
• Scan in necessary paperwork and alert MRI technologists so that they can review MRI safety conditions.
• Periodically check the current day’s schedule for add-on patients.
• Call to obtain prior outside reports; scan/attach to the appropriate account(s) in RIS.
• Call to obtain referral slips for patients needing foreign body x-rays prior to MRI and schedule accordingly.
• Call to obtain exam referral slips if needed when reviewing the case.
• Check referral slips and inform the Lead MRI/CT Coordinator of any exams scheduled incorrectly.
• Aid with the training of new staff.

Basic Knowledge/Skills

• Interpersonal skills to interface effectively with patients who may be under physical and/or emotional stress, referring physicians, staff, and fellow employees.
• Organizational and analytical skills to compile and interpret data.
• Ability to multi-task and complete all job duties in a timely manner for efficient patient care.
• Attention to detail and ability to act proactively with patients while on the phone.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated ability to enter and update information into RIS as well as clerical methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and medical office procedures.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills.

Education

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a School of Medical Secretarial Sciences program is a plus.

Experience

• Minimum one (1) year of experience as a medical secretary or scheduler, preferably in a radiology setting.

Physical Demands

• To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Benefits

• Multi-tiered health plans.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Generous paid time off.
• 401(k) plan with profit sharing component.
• Uniform reimbursement.
• Company "swag."
• Yearly reimbursement for continuing medical education.
• Educational assistance (reimbursement) program.
• Career development opportunities.

Pay

• Competitive pay.

Schedule

• Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-5:00 PM.