Imaging Services Coordinator
Position Summary:
Responsible for coordinating all activities related to scheduling hospital outpatient imaging and interventional radiology procedures. Assists in managing patient throughput for inpatient imaging departments. Other assigned tasks include administrative services to help facilitate the efficient operation of the imaging department by performing a variety of clerical tasks.
Responsibilities:
- Complies with all Kootenai Health confidentiality and HIPAA standards
- Functions as the communication center for the unit/clinic regarding all patient care, patient location, and patient activities, and is able to provide information and direction as needed
- May enter orders, procedures, labs, and multiple tests regarding the care of patients while in the outpatient areas
- Ensures patient demographics and insurance information is maintained in appropriate scheduling systems
- Communicates basic financial policies pertaining to insurance coverage
- Obtains referrals and pre-authorizations as required and processes charges
- May assist with managing department processes, monitoring and tracking compliance as directed and special projects
- Specializes in patient tracking and coordinates follow-up appointments as needed
- Responsible for allocating hospital resources for efficient use and ensures admitting and discharge functions are providing for optimal patient flow
- Coordinates communication with external health providers and partners
- Attend departmental meetings and stay up to date on all initiatives related to the clinic
- Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
- Performs other related duties as assigned
- Competent to meet age-specific needs of the unit assigned
Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- 2 years’ experience as a Health Unit Coordinator, Administrative Assistant, Outpatient Service Coordinator OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience required.
- Working knowledge of medical terminology, confidentiality, HIPAA and electronic health record systems preferred
Working Conditions:
- Must be able to lift and move up to 10 lbs
- Must be able to reach arms above or below shoulder height
- Must be able to maintain a sitting position
- Typical equipment used in an office job
- Repetitive movements
About Kootenai Health
Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.
As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:
- Comprehensive medical coverage, including fully employerpaid options for eligible fulltime employees, plus affordable plans for parttime staff. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
- Dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, with telemedicine and wellbeing resources available to all employees
- Tuition assistance after 90 days to support your professional growth
- Retirement plans with pretax and Roth options and employer matching from 3%–6%
- Competitive pay, plus night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
- Awardwinning wellness program with coaching, financial wellness resources, and free or discounted access to fitness centers and premium wellbeing apps
- PerkSpot discounts providing access to thousands of exclusive deals in over 25 categories
- And an employee referral bonus program
Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!
Apply today! Please reach out to Grey Mora at [email protected] or Front Desk 208-625-4620 or email [email protected] with any questions.
Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.
Location: Kootenai Health · Imaging Services - Support
Schedule: Full Time, Days - 10 Hour Shifts
