Interventional Radiology Scheduler

Essential Job functions

• Schedules Interventional admissions
• Coordinates required testing prior to admission and ensures all information and consents are on site for patient's admission/procedure
• Logs Interventional procedures
• Maintains scheduling system. Screens scheduling requests for approved procedures at the IR Department
• Arranges and distributes schedule
• Collates and submits information
• Arranges for specialty equipment/ services
• Interacts with outside vendors / contracted services
• Updates and maintains blocked time templates
• Maintains office supplies and equipment
• Provides training to other office staff
• Communicates problems to Nurse/Physician/Clinical Coordinator

General Job functions

• Demonstrates working knowledge for rescheduling and canceling procedures. Demonstrates a working knowledge of booking and scheduling patients
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of insurance and pre-certification requirements
• Demonstrates understanding of submission of necessary documents for Interventional Radiology Department
• Verbalizes procedure for collection of pre-admission testing data
• Maintains confidentiality of all information in accordance with HIPPA and other governance as required
• Demonstrates safe work habits with a concern for patients and staff
• Promotes a good image of the center to the patients, visitors and others. Demonstrates good customer service skills when communicating with peers, patients and visitors
• Demonstrates good judgment in scheduling procedure to increase physician productivity
• Demonstrates understanding of fire safety procedure. Maintains knowledge of the center's emergency preparedness procedures
• Acts as a receptionist and performs secretarial functions as requested
• Participates in training as needed and attends staff meetings as required
• Attends to personal phone calls and other personal matters during break
• Other job duties as required

Physical Job Requirements

• Pushing and pulling, taking frequency and weight into consideration
• Physical strength to lift heavy objects, carts, or items, taking frequency and weight into consideration
• Physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account
• Dexterity of hands and fingers
• Balance is maintained during climbing, bending and/or reaching
• Endurance (e.g. continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking)

Environmental Risks

• Chemicals, Chemotherapy and Fumes
• Combative Patients /Visitors

Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements

• High School Graduate or GED required. Diploma from a vocational or technical school preferred
• BLS required
• 0-1 years experience required. 2-4 years preferred
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing required
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills required
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
• Ability to perform diversified duties within time limitations with high degree of accuracy required
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills. Ability to organize workload and prioritize
• Previous experience with Standard Office Technology in a Window based environment preferred

Travel

• Travel to satellite locations for meetings

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Pay Range

$17.60 - $21.30 Hourly

The provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience and location of position.

Total Rewards at VillageMD

• Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection.
• VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families.
• Participation in VillageMD's benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.