Radiology Scheduler

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• Schedule Imaging Appointments
• Cancel Imaging Appointment
• Reschedule Imaging Appointments

The Radiology Scheduler interfaces with patients, imaging facilities, and radiologists to perform all functions related to coordination of imaging scheduling.

Scheduler will obtain and enter into Cerner scheduling the following:

• Medical history
• Screen patient for medically implanted devices, pain pumps, pacemaker, prosthetics, metal in the body, etc.
• Inform patient of medication limitations when needed
• Inform patient when labs are needed
• Inform patient of exam preparations – food, water, contrast, etc.
• Obtain and input demographics, insurance authorization, and run eligibility in Cerner & GECB
• Obtain prior imaging information, place request for images in Cerner for the IP department to order to have loaded in PACS prior to patient appointment for comparison

Scheduler will work with Radiology technologist and/or Radiologist to protocol exam to ensure patient safety. When applicable, the scheduler will communicate with referring provider via phone call or Cerner message center for additional patient medical information, prior imaging locations, or medically implanted device manufacturing number if patient is unable to provide. Effective communication with authorization team, lead scheduler, supervisor & imaging facility is necessary, as well as performing other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one (1) year experience in a centralized scheduling setting and/or minimum of 2 years clinical back office experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and customer service skills are essential.
• Keyboarding skills and the ability to utilize computer equipment and software are required, as is experience with other types of standard office equipment.

• CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT (CT MA)
• Familiarity with an electronic practice management system is preferred.
• Experience with multi-line phones/ACD phones preferred.
• Medical terminology preferred.

Dignity Health Medical Foundation is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation with care centers throughout California. As Dignity Health Medical Foundation continues to grow, we provide increasing support and investment in the latest technologies, finest physicians, and state‑of‑the‑art medical facilities.

Dignity Health Advanced Imaging, a service of Dignity Health Medical Foundation, provides cutting‑edge diagnostic imaging services at 23 locations across Redding, Santa Cruz, Sacramento, Woodland. Our team of 160 staff members work with specialty trained and board certified radiologists to provide high quality care to our patients.

$24.00 - $32.74 /hour