Imaging Support Specialist Inpatient - NBMC Radiology (Per Diem, On Call)

Imaging Support Specialist

At NorthBay Health, the Imaging Support Specialist obtains billing documentation and authorizations for all patient imaging exams done in the clinic. Interviews the patient or his/her representative to secure accurate demographic and insurance information ensuring the patient's care is not delayed. Verifies and documents eligibility and benefits for patient's specific payor. Schedules exams for multiple diagnostic modalities. Organizes and distributes paper flow among facility staff. Inputs all patient demographics into facility information system. Answer multi-line switchboard and route calls accordingly. Input updates and/or changes to daily/weekly schedule and patient record. Prepares and processes all court ordered subpoenas and medical records requests. Processes incoming exam reports and prepares items for mailing/faxing. Collects patient co-pays and/or account payments. Maintains knowledge of HIPAA laws/forms and ensures front desk is always compliant. Processes all patient requests for viewing/amending PHI, accounting of disclosures, special privacy protections, confidential channel communication and complaints. Exhibits excellent customer service to patients, families and other staff. For the inpatient role, patient transports are required.

Qualifications

Education

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

Licensure

Current AHA or equivalent healthcare provider BLS Certification required.

Experience

General clerical, one or more years of clerical experience in a medical office setting preferably radiology and knowledge of HIPAA laws and guidelines.

Skills

Exquisite customer service skills, comprehensive knowledge of payer and managed care requirements, advanced medical terminology, minimum of 35-wpm typing, computer data entry and math skills.

Interpersonal Skills

Demonstrates the True North values. The True North values are a set of value-based behaviors that are to be consistently demonstrated and role modeled by all employees that work at NorthBay Health. The True North values principles consist of Nurture/Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust and Hardwire Excellence.

Compensation: $27.44 to $33.37 per hour based on years of experience doing the duties of the role.

NorthBay Health offers a comprehensive benefits package based on established eligibility requirements. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life, disability, and long-term care coverage, paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and bereavement, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, education reimbursement for eligible roles, professional development and training programs, Employee Assistance Program, wellness programs, recognition programs, shift differentials, and market-based compensation review and increases subject to approval and organizational performance.

NorthBay Health uses a structured compensation framework. Staff-level positions use a step-based system (Steps 15) based on years of directly related experience, with Step 5 representing 20 or more years of experience in the role. Manager level and above positions are paid a fixed annual base salary and are eligible for a variable incentive compensation plan. Physician compensation is structured based on specialty and role requirements.