Appointment Coordinator - Radiology Clerical/Admin - Part Time Days - Long Island Community Hospital
Patchogue, NY 11772
About the Job
Long Island Community Hospital has served this richly diverse region as a patient-first community hospital for more than 60 years. As Long Island's only independent community hospital, we are 100% committed to becoming the community's healthcare provider of choice with our greatly enhanced services including the Knapp Cardiac Care Center, our highly-advanced heart disease diagnosis and treatment facility, our new modern surgical pavilion, our unique ER approach, and our high-touch services including women's imaging, sleep laboratory and orthopedics and more. These services are delivered with the highest level of compassion by our LI Community Hospital staff - Long Islanders with an unmistakable mix of courage and heart who care about the people right here in our community and whose sole purpose is to provide personalized comfort.For more information, go tolicommunityhospital.org, and interact with us onLinkedIn,Glassdoor,Indeed,Facebook,Twitter,YouTubeandInstagram.
Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Appointment Coordinator - Radiology Clerical/Admin - Part Time Days - Radiology-Clerical/Admin - Par.
In this role, the successful candidate Under general supervision interviews patients to obtain all necessary identification information and prepares the necessary forms to receive services and ensures accurate billing and insurance information is collected Demonstrates the ability to work with groups of all ages to provide clerical support services taking into consideration the unique physical and psycho social needs of patients relative to age specific requirements Interact and communicate effectively with customers Performs other various clerical duties as assigned by your supervisor
Job Responsibilities:
bull; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; Properly greets patient
bull; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; Properly identifies patient
bull; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; Prepares patient in an appropriate position
bull; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; Follows IC procedures Gloves Hand washing
bull; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; Properly labels and documents tubes and label sets
bull; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; Follows policies and procedures for sharp rsquo;s disposals
bull; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; Keeps a clean neat and professional working appearance
bull; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; Patient left in a safe manner bed rails up
bull; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; Correctly inputs results into Novius
bull; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; Explains procedure and reassures patient
bull; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; Protects privacy of patient Closing curtains etc
bull; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; Protects confidentiality of patient
bull; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; Refers question of patient to appropriate person i e Nursing Supervisors
bull; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; Identifies any additional need of patient and acts accordingly
bull; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; Reports to supervisor or nursing any unusual condition of patient and document on label set and in computer
bull; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; Identifies his/herself wears hospital ID badge and clarifies his/her role to patient in an understandable and respectful fashion
bull; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; Understands general computer operation for this area
bull; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; Prepares document in computer or deletion addition or changes in order
bull; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; Properly documents all pertinent patient information
bull; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; Delivers Separately all STAT requests to laboratory
bull; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; Relay to supervisor any conflict in specimen identification or labeling
bull; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; Handles equipment in accordance to laboratory policy
bull; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; Completes work or explains to coverage appropriate stage of processing and outstanding issues
bull; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; Knowledge of computer downtime procedure
bull; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; Ability to handle light stock
bull; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; Responsible to make sure adequate supplies are in the area
bull; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; Works collaboratively with other staff to maintain cleanliness of work environment and equipment ie Carts EKG machine
bull; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; Assists with prevention of transmission of infection by adhering to Standard Precautions as evidenced by effective handwashing techniques
bull; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; Recognizes safety hazards and acts promptly and appropriately
bull; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;Ability to concentrate and pay attention to detail for up to 90 of work time when doing computer entry; 95 of work time for filing radiology records; ability to stand and walk for up to 90 of work time when filing or retrieving records or duplicating film
bull; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; Ability to lift/carry up to 25 lbs occasionally
bull; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; Ability to push/pull up to 75 lbs occasionally
bull; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; Ability to bend squat kneel and reach above shoulders occasionally
bull; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; Communicates with Insurance companies to obtain proper pre authorization and/or authorization when necessary
bull; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; Provides Patient Bill of Rights Advance Directive and other patient education material
bull; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; Retrieves/Returns voice mail messages in a timely manner
bull; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; Obtains adequate medical/insurance information from patient or referral site
bull; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; Provides/referral site with correct preparation for scheduled examination
bull; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; Schedules examination in appropriate time slot coordinating multiple exams
bull; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; Refers questions appropriately to Supervisors and/or Radiologists
bull; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; Coordinates patient information with radiology staff central reg P A T O R etc
bull; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; Obtains prescriptions as needed; faxes to appropriate areas
bull; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; Generates retrieval slips for outside storage facilities
bull; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; Types distributes daily outpatient schedule
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a High School diploma or equivalency with basic literacy and knowledge of general medical terminology Ability to read and write in order to review radiology records for completeness respond to written and verbal requests for patient information Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations for collating and duplicating of radiology records Ability to operate computer system and use numerous functions for a variety of tasks Good interpersonal skills including poise tact and diplomacy required to handle sensitive situations with internal and external customers Analytical skills necessary to maintain filing system collate radiology records in preparation for reading and so forth Must adhere to all HIPPA requirements Physical Requirements: Ability to concentrate and pay attention to detail for up to 90 of work time when doing computer entry; 95 of work time for filing radiology records; ability to stand and walk for up to 90 of work time when filing or retrieving records or duplicating film Ability to lift/carry up to 25 lbs occasionally Ability to push/pull up to 75 lbs occasionally Ability to bend squat kneel and reach above shoulders occasionally
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
Long Island Community Hospital provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
Long Island Community Hospital is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.
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