Imaging Scheduler - 8-Hour Day Shift

Job Description

Would you like to be part of a team of colleagues that employs pioneering, innovative techniques to treat a variety of conditions with less risk, less pain and as little stress as possible? Do you have a passion for the highest quality and patient happiness? Then please respond to this dynamic opportunity available with one of the best places to work in Southern California! We would be happy to hear from you.


Each year, almost 500,000 inpatient and outpatient exams and procedures are performed and interpreted at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Our Radiologists & Imaging Specialists are board certified by the American Board of Radiology in their respective subspecialties. Our subspecialized imaging physicians, American College of Radiology certified technologists and customer-service oriented staff provide our patients with brand-new imaging technologies and innovative treatment options in a compassionate environment.


Cedars-Sinai has been recognized ten years in a row on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll by U.S. News & World Report!

Responsibilities

Summary of Essential Duties:

• As an Imaging Scheduler, you will be responsible for all aspects of scheduling Imaging patients and supporting our CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Vascular, Nuclear Medicine, Mammography, X-Ray and Fluoroscopy clinics.
• The scheduler will work closely with physicians, techs and NPs.
• Obtains clinical information and screens for exam appropriateness.
• Using critical thinking skills, they make judgment calls and involve the radiologist, nurse or technologist when necessary.
• Interacts with office staff and patients, in a courteous and professional manner, with a focus on keeping waits and delays at a minimum.
• Schedule, reschedule, and cancel appointments; coordinate anesthesia; verify orders; provide preparation information; obtain lab results, history and physicals, and written orders.

Days: Monday - Friday 9:30am - 6:00pm

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Two years of college or comparable level of education and experience preferred

Experience:

• At least 2 years experience required in a fast paced and complex environment where critical thinking skills are necessary
• Previous experience in a medical environment is desirable
• Windows based PC experience required

About Us

Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.

About the Team

Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.