Scheduling Coordinator at Akumin in Springfield, MA

The Schedule Coordinator checks patients pre-scan to ensure that, authorization (if needed) is obtained, order is compliant, and the exam is scheduled properly. Works to optimize schedules by rescheduling patients who aren’t cleared and filling empty exam times with cleared patients. Acts as a coordinator between the Operations, Scheduling, and Retail Revenue teams.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Check patients pre-scan to ensure that, authorization (if needed) is
  obtained, order is compliant, and the exam is scheduled properly.

• Maximizes efficiency and optimization of site schedules.

• Act as a liaison between scheduling and other departments.

• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience required.

• 1-2 years’ experience in medical or related field required.

• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

• Experience in the medical field- Front Desk, Scheduling, Eligibility/Authorization

Preferred:

• Medical terminology.

• Experience as a scheduler in a multi-modality environment

• Background with scheduling systems like Erad, Intergy, Fuji, etc.

• Experience utilizing scheduling systems like eRAD, Intergy & Fuji.

Physical Requirements:

Standard office environment.

More than 50% of the time:

• Sit, stand, and walk.

• Repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs.

• See, speak and hear to be able to communicate with patients.

Less than 50% of the time:

• Stoop, kneel or crawl.

• Climb and balance.

• Carry and lift 10-20 pounds.

The estimated hourly pay range for this role in Massachusetts is $20-24/hr. Actual compensation depends on experience, skills, location, and other factors such as internal equity and budget.

Akumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are an equal opportunity employer and we believe in strength through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, status as a protected veteran, or disability.