Summary: Responsible for scheduling IR procedures, and support the physicians, nurses, and patients of the IR department.
Role Detail: This role is fully onsite, Monday - Friday. The work site for this role is Medical City Dallas.
Essential Functions: Schedule patients for IR procedures, including coordinating with anesthesia, imaging, specialists, hospital availability, etc..Contact patients, Doctor's offices, insurance companies, Third Party Administrator demographics, to coordinate authorizations for patient cases and prepare for proceduresResponsible for coordinating and scheduling diagnostic imaging procedures across all imaging modalities, including Interventional Radiology and the Neuro Intervention Radiology clinic.Obtain updated patient health history, demographics, known allergies, medications, and conditionsAct as liaison between referring doctor's office and patient by handling all questions or concerns prior to the procedure to maximize the physicians' time to be maximized for proceduresScheduling in EMR system, coding, paperwork/chartEnsure that areas/resources of hospital are available at time of service, without conflictsCoordinates with referring physician's office and patient to ensure they are instructed to stop appropriate medications and ensure clearance is obtainedEnsure patient has received specific prep instructions, along with time of procedure, what to expect the day of the procedure, and where to check inObtain prior imaging, from outside facilities, to be available prior to scheduling the procedureArrange admission to the hospital and enter information into the hospital information systemReschedule or follow-up with patients as directed Qualifications: Education: High school graduate or GED required; CPT and ICD-10 certification preferred
Experience: One to three years related medical office or clinical assistant experience in a high-volume environment, or equivalent combination of education and medical office experience.
Skills/Knowledge: Medical terminology requiredExcellent communication skillsMust be detail oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced environmentAble to manage multiple priorities and personalitiesTeam player