Patient Scheduler - Medical Imaging
About the role
The Medical Imaging Scheduler provides a wide range of routine to moderately complex support tasks for medical imaging along with prioritizing multiple tasks during high volumes. These responsibilities include scheduling outpatient imaging services for CT, MRI, Ultrasound, and Radiology. In addition, they schedule all imaging services that are generated through the emergency department. Scheduling requires an understanding of optimal patient flow, imaging procedures and knowledge of laboratory testing and patient history requirements for imaging procedures. Providence Swedish caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Swedish First Hill and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Responsibilities
- Schedule outpatient imaging services for CT, MRI, Ultrasound, and Radiology
- Schedule all imaging services generated through the emergency department
- Prioritize multiple tasks during high volumes
- Ensure optimal patient flow
- Apply knowledge of imaging procedures, laboratory testing, and patient history requirements
Requirements
- Associate's Degree --or--Equivalent from a two year college or technical school with emphasis in healthcare preferred, or six months to one year related experience and/or training in a health care related field
Qualifications
- Within 6 months (180 days) of hire: Medical Terminology Certification or successful completion of a Medical Terminology course
- 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting (e.g., physician’s office, scheduler, etc.)
- Experienced in obtaining insurance verifications, referrals, and authorizations
- Medical imaging experience
Benefits
- Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching
- Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision)
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues)
- Voluntary benefits
- Well‑being resources
Pay
$30.30 - $45.57 per hour (base pay range; additional compensation may be available such as shift differentials, standby/on‑call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities)
Schedule
Per‑Diem, Day shift