Patient Appointment Scheduler jobs in Virginia

Major Job Functions:

• Schedule MRI, CT, Ultrasound and X-Ray exams according to scheduling guidelines and prescreening procedures to assure patient safety and readiness for scanning process via phone calls and faxes.
• Review all scheduled patient appointments to ensure they are scheduled correctly, correct time allotted and correct scanner chosen.
• Accurately input correct patient registration information.
• Review and call patients from “To Be Scheduled” file on on-going basis to ensure optimum usage of all modalities.
• Monitor faxed appointment requests on an on-going basis, enter into RIS scheduling and contact appropriate source to complete appointment scheduling process.
• Monitor all modality schedules on an on-going basis and fill all openings in an efficient manner to ensure maximum scanner usage and maintain patient flow.
• Assist with incoming phone calls as necessary and transfer appropriately.
• Coordinate patient transportation when necessary.
• Ensure all pertinent previous exams, studies, films and reports are present prior to or at the time of scheduled exam.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Previous healthcare experience preferred, with courses in medical terminology preferred
• Ability to operate copier, FAX machine, and computer
• Must have excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to set priorities and manage varying workload