Appointment Scheduler

Major Job Functions:

• Schedule MRI, CT, Ultrasound and X-Ray exams according to scheduling guidelines and pre-screening procedures to assure patient safety and readiness for the scanning process via phone calls and faxes.
• Review all scheduled patient appointments to ensure they are scheduled correctly, the correct time allotted and the correct scanner chosen.
• Accurately input correct patient registration information.
• Review and call patients from the "To Be Scheduled" file on an ongoing basis to ensure optimum usage of all modalities.
• Monitor faxed appointment requests on an ongoing basis, enter into RIS scheduling and contact the appropriate source to complete the appointment scheduling process.
• Monitor all modality schedules on an ongoing basis and fill all openings in an efficient manner to ensure maximum scanner usage and maintain patient flow.
• Assist with incoming phone calls as necessary and transfer appropriately.
• Coordinate patient transportation when necessary.
• Ensure all pertinent previous exams, studies, films and reports are present prior to or at the time of the scheduled exam.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Previous healthcare experience preferred, with courses in medical terminology preferred
• Ability to operate a copier, FAX machine, and computer
• You must have excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to set priorities and manage varying workload