MRI Patient Coordinator (PRN)

Position: MRI Patient Coordinator

Status: PRN

Location: Hickory, NC

Date Posted: December 9, 2020

Job Description:

Responsible for administrative and clinical functions regarding MRI procedures.

Position: MRI Patient Coordinator

Status: PRN

Location: Hickory, NC

Date Posted: December 9, 2020

Job Description:

Responsible for administrative and clinical functions regarding MRI procedures.

Three areas of Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Inside the Facility

• Books, coordinates and reschedules patient appointments.
• Documents no shows and cancellations.
• Greets and registers patients in a prompt, pleasant and helpful manner.
• Verifies patient demographics.
• Takes patient medical history.
• Obtains eligibility, benefits, prior authorization and pre-certification on MRI tests.
• Makes sure patient has completed patient safety screening forms.
• Collects and deposits MRI payments prior to MRI being preformed
• Requests sedatives from physicians for claustrophobic patients
• Escorts patients to the MRI department.
• Make certain patients have everything they need for future care (e.g. transportation forms, burn CD, mail CD, fax reports and any other necessary paperwork).
  

In MRI Truck (Outside) :

• Workers Comp scheduling and putting together all necessary WC paperwork
• Check patients’ chart and mark exams in MRI book with an “R” when report has been attached to chart.
• Maintain upkeep of inside MRI truck. This includes empty trash, sweep, stocking sheets, disinfecting each night.
• Assist patients walking to scan room. Help transfer patients as needed. Help patients dress for exam.
• Draws up contrast for MRI tech.
  

Additional Duties

• Maintains and updates current information on physician’s schedules ensuring that patients are scheduled properly and appointments are confirmed.
• Answers telephone, screens calls, takes messages and takes appropriate actions.
• Answers questions regarding patient appointments.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding patient information.
• Must act as the main communicator between the MRI department and all other staff and facilities. You represent EmergeOrtho and the MRI department.
• All other duties as assigned

Minimum Education:

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Courses in medical terminology and clinical and diagnostic procedures are preferable. Completion of a nursing attendant program, medical assisting program or clinical coursework in a radiology technician program is recommended or work experience in a healthcare setting.