Imaging Services Coord

Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations — Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York — plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations, including The Heart Center, a leading provider of cardiology care, and two urgent care offices. Non-acute care is offered through various affiliates, including the Thompson House for rehabilitation and skilled nursing services, and the Home Care organizations.

Assumes responsibility, under the direction of the Supervisor of Clerical Operations, for the coordination of all clerical, scheduling and billing activities at the Imaging Services main desk, which includes the Diagnostic X-Ray, CT Scan, Nuclear medicine and referring physicians. Often the first contact of the department of Imaging Services and the Hospital, represents both in a professional, courteous and efficient manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND STANDARDS

• Coordinates Imaging patient services according to department procedures. Maintains continuing knowledge of all department procedures so that the scheduling and coordination of tests performed within the department and with other departments in the hospital are accomplished in an efficient manner.
• Assumes responsibility for reception area of department to ensure patients are served in a welcoming and professional manner. Effectively exchanges information in a professional and courteous manner with supervisors, co-workers, physicians, patients and all hospital guests so as to ensure the highest quality of services provided.
• Compiles daily departmental services information for accurate patient account charge entry, verification of procedures and efficient patient throughput.
• Performs duties necessary to appropriately request and obtain required records to expedite patient care. Coordinates the completion of additional imaging testing as required by radiologists.
• Maintains procedural logs and statistical data.
• Integrates self into department’s organizational structure and actively participates in department’s daily activities to ensure timely delivery of appropriate and high quality services.
• Guest Relations – Demonstrates regard for the dignity and respect of all patients, family members, visitors and hospital personnel as defined in the philosophy of Vassar Brothers Hospital.

Education:

Requires high school or equivalent; general knowledge of high school subject matter possibly including sciences. One year of college or specialized post-high school training in medical terminology and medical office procedures preferred.

Experience:

Requires a minimum of one year of radiology clerical experience with knowledge of processes, procedures and different modalities.

License: N/A.

Location: Vassar Brothers Medical Center

Work Type: Per Diem

Work Shift: day shift as needed

Department: Diagnostic Radiology

Grade: S2

EOE, including disability/vets.

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