Radiology Scheduler Lead

Dignity 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.

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 our specialty trained and board certified radiologists to provide high quality care to our patients. The locations perform more than 175,000 exams annually with the goal of providing top quality imaging, compassionate care, and timely service with a smile.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

The Lead Radiology Scheduler interfaces with patients, Imaging facility, and Radiologist to perform all functions related to the coordination of imaging scheduling.

Lead Radiology Scheduler will work with Radiology technologist and or Radiologist to protocol exam to ensure patient safety.
When applicable the Lead Radiology Scheduler will communicate with referring provider via phone call or Cerner message center for additional patient medical information, prior imaging locations, medically implanted device manufacturing number if patient is unable to provide.

Effective communication with authorization team, radiology scheduler, supervisor & imaging facility.

Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• 2 years experience in a surgery scheduling setting
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Imaging CPT and ICD-10 codes, insurance and auth background in Radiology.
• 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 Qualifications: 

• Imaging Department experience preferred
• Medical Assistant preferred
• CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT (CTMA)
• Familiarity with an electronic practice management system is preferred
  
• Experience with multi-line phones/ACD phones preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred