SCHEDULER - IM RADIOLOGY - FT DAYS (61934)
Summary
Schedules outpatient diagnostic imaging appointments, verifies patient details, and manages cancellations using a computer system in a hospital radiology department.
Job Summary:
Responsible for scheduling outpatient diagnostic procedures. To obtain correct patient demographics, physicians name and appointment type. To utilize appropriate communication and interpersonal skills in all telephone contacts. Responsible for maintaining working knowledge of procedures scheduled through the computer system.
Job Responsibilities:
1. Schedules and enters patient appointments in computer system
2. Verifies the accuracy of patient name, diagnosis, physician, etc., obtaining all necessary information
3. Communicate any changes in schedule
4. Immediately enters cancellations in computer system
5. Attempts to reschedule appointment as needed
6. Contacts scheduled patients in the event of equipment failure
7. Coordinates schedules with other departments as appropriate
8. Does Clerk/Receptionist duties as needed