Imaging Procedures Coordinator

OverviewDignity Health Medical Foundation established in 1993 is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation with care centers throughout California. Dignity Health Medical Foundation is an affiliate of Dignity Health - one of the largest health systems in the nation - with hospitals and care centers in California Arizona and Nevada. Today Dignity Health Medical Foundation works hand-in-hand with physicians and providers throughout California to provide comprehensive health care services to the many communities we serve. As Dignity Health Medical Foundation continues to grow and establish new premier care centers we provide increasing support and investment in the latest technologies finest physicians and state-of-the-art medical facilities. We strive to create purposeful work settings where staff can provide great care while advancing in knowledge and experience through challenging work assignments and stimulating relationships. Our staff is well-trained and highly skilled qualities that are vital to maintaining excellence in care and service. Mercy Imaging Centers a service of Dignity Health Medical Foundation provides cutting-edge diagnostic imaging services at 16 locations in the greater Sacramento and Woodland areas. Our team of 160 staff members work with our specialty trained and board certified radiologists to provide high quality care to our patients. The locations perform more than 175000 exams annually with the goal of providing top quality imaging compassionate care and timely service with a smile.ResponsibilitiesThe Imaging Procedures Coordinator interfaces with patients, surgery facility, anesthesiologists and providers to perform all functions related to the coordination of scheduling the interventional radiology procedure (includes Neurointerventional, Vascular and Oncology interventional). May be required to occasionally work at other locations within the Greater Sacramento Area as needed. This position may have access to third party credit card information and transactional systems (cash registers, point of sale devices, applications supporting credit card transactions, and reports or other documents containing credit card information) from single transactions or a single card at a time.

Logs and files all interventional procedure requests from the providers.

Ensures all pre-op forms (blood work, EKG, images, etc.) are completed prior to surgery or interventional radiology procedure

Collects all lab results, images, EKG, orders, etc. and fax to facility prior to scheduled day along with authorization forms.

Reviews and ensures all completed procedure and hospital encounter forms are obtained from providers.

Contacts health plans to obtain authorization for all interventional radiology procedures.

Schedules patients for consultations, pre and post procedure.

Schedules interventional radiology procedures in the ambulatory and hospital setting.

Performs data collection for research/clinical study procedures and tracks follow-up appointments for IVC filter removal and follow-up ancillary appointments following interventional procedures.

Relays messages to and from the patients and providers

Performs other duties as assigned

QualificationsMinimum Requirements:

One (1) year experience in a surgery scheduling setting and/or minimum 2 years clinical back office experience

High School diploma or equivalent

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

Team player, able to multi-task, self-starter, detail oriented and proactive

Preferred:

Certified Medical Assistant

Familiarity with an electronic practice management system

Experience with multi-line phones/ACD phones

Medical terminology

Pay Range$19.73 - $27.13 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.