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Registration Specialist Per Diem - Tacoma, Puyallup, Olympia Areas

TRA Medical Imaging · Tacoma, WA · 4 wk ago
Administrative$19.27–$22.93/hrInternship

Job Summary

This position is the first impression of TRA Medical Imaging. The Registration Specialist position is responsible for greeting all patients and other clients in a friendly and professional manner. Duties include registering patients, answering phones, communicating with others in a professional manner, collecting account payments, and monitoring patients and their families while in reception area. The Registration Specialist must work as part of a team and assume other responsibilities as assigned by site manager or lead. Relies on limited judgment and experience to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks.

Pay and Benefits

New employees to this role can expect to be offered $19.27 - $22.93 per hour based on relevant experience, skills, and abilities. TRA additionally offers a +15% "in lieu" pay differential for all Per Diem employees.

About TRA Medical Imaging

TRA Medical Imaging is a premier, physician-owned and physician-led radiology practice with a 100+ year history of serving the communities of the South Puget Sound region. Centered in Tacoma, WA, TRA has a geographic presence extending from Seattle to Olympia. TRA takes pride in diversity and inclusion, a philosophy that aligns well with our Pacific Northwest values.

Essential Job Functions

  • Greet and register patients for radiology procedures ensuring their comfort and answering their questions.
  • Duties include verifying patient insurance coverage and demographics; ensuring paperwork is complete for the specific modality and communicating with other medical facilities as needed.
  • Collections account payments.
  • Handle routine office administrative procedures including word processing, sorting and reviewing referrals, faxing and keeping workstations/patient areas clean and organized.
  • Responsible for document scanning and navigating the RIS system.
  • Check work email daily.
  • Follow the HIPAA privacy and security policies and procedures.
  • Perform other related work as required.

Qualifications

  • Education/Work Experience: High School Diploma or GED equivalency required. Minimum 1 year of recent, related experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Job Knowledge/Skills: Have a general knowledge of radiology procedures including Mammography; Bone Densitometry; Ultrasound; CT; MRI; NM; FL; PET; and IR. Working knowledge of CPT codes and the RIS system. Use proper phone etiquette and correct grammar. Ability to demonstrate effective customer service skills. Ability to work effectively in a teamwork environment and have respectful behavior while working with co-workers. Communicate professionally with other medical facilities, patients, and customers. Ability to provide geographical directions to all outpatient locations. Must possess excellent verbal communication skills; good organization skills. Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems including word processing systems, typing, and filing. Ability to manage multiple tasks and carry out instructions effectively.
  • Licensure/Certifications: Current driver’s license valid in the State of Washington is required or other evidence of equivalent mobility.

Physical Requirements

Work is classified as moderate in physical requirements. Must be able to assist in supporting patients of varying weight. Ability to stand, walk or sit for extended periods of time. Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction. Also requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment as necessary.

Mental Requirements

Work requires high attention to detail and the ability to handle mentally stressful situations. The ability to maintain high level of sensitivity towards confidential information is also required.

Working/Environmental Conditions

Work environment consists of normal office or administrative working conditions. There may be exposure to communicable diseases. There will be limited exposure to ionizing radiation.

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