Imaging Administrative Specialist - Interventional Radiology - 8-Hour Day Shift

Job Description

Would you like to be part of a team of colleagues that employs pioneering, innovative techniques to treat a variety of conditions with less risk, less pain and a shorter recovery time than traditional surgery? Do you have a passion for the highest quality and patient happiness? Then please respond to this dynamic opportunity available with one of the best places to work in Southern California! We would be happy to hear from you. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has been recognized nine years in a row on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll by U.S. News & World Report.

We are seeking an Administrative Specialist (Scheduler) who will be responsible for all aspects of scheduling Imaging outpatients in the Interventional Radiology clinic. The Scheduler obtains clinical information and screens for exam appropriateness. In this role, you will schedule, reschedule, and cancel appointments; coordinate anesthesia; verify orders; provide preparation information; obtain lab results, history and physicals, outside records, imaging, and written orders.

Summary of Essential Duties:

• Prioritizes exams based on clinical indications and contraindications, or as delegated by clinical staff.
• Accommodates all scheduling requests, with an emphasis on customer service.
• Provides complete and accurate exam related information/instructions to the customers.
• Screens for appropriateness based on the clinical information provided.
• Participates in planning and implementing Tests of Change, for continual improvement.
• Verifies referring physician orders against the scheduled appointment.
• Coordinates all aspects of anesthesia and recovery.
• Participate in staff meetings.
• Manages the referral work queue.
• Coordinate procedural coverage with industry reps when requested/needed.
• Provide coverage for the IR clinic phone.
• Other assignments as needed or delegated.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis on healthcare preferred
• Bachelor's Degree preferred

Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years of administrative experience in a fast paced and complex environment where critical thinking skills are necessary required
• Experience in healthcare is beneficial
• Demonstrated proficiency using a PC in a Windows environment required

About Us

Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents

About the Team

Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most
Req ID : 10333
Working Title : Imaging Administrative Specialist - Interventional Radiology - 8-Hour Day Shift
Department : IMG Interventional Rad
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Administrative
Job Specialty : Admissions/Registration
Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $26.32 - $39.48