AddressThe shift for this position is M-F 11:30am-8:00pm in Bethany, ROT Saturday 8:30am-5:00pm in Beaverton.
RAYUS Radiology, formerly Center for Diagnostic Imaging and Insight Imaging, is looking for a Front Office Associate to join our team. We are challenging the status quo by shining light on radiology and making it a critical first step in diagnosis and proper treatment. Come join us and shine brighter together! As a Front Office Associate, you will be responsible for providing services to patients and referring professionals by answering phones, scheduling appointments, greeting and registering patients in a cheerful, professional, and sincere manner, and performing other duties as assigned. This position is full-time, Monday -Friday, 11:30am-8:00pm, rotating Saturday 8:30am-5:00pm.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
(55%) Registration
- Greets and checks-in patients scheduled for imaging services; registers demographic information and processes payment plans and copays
- Answers phones and handles calls in an efficient and friendly manner
- Fields calls appropriately for center associates
- Acts as liaison between technologists and the patients waiting for exams and relays messages regarding scanner status and other clinic information
- Maintains Front Office lobby area by straightening magazines, organizing coffee supplies and assisting with general office clean up
- Orders office supplies as needed
- Maintains supply of patient information sheets
- Pushes imaging via electronic interfaces
- Completes confirmation calls and provides preparation instructions to patient
- Faxes reports, billing information, and medical release forms as requested
(20%) Insurance
- Verifies patient's insurance
- Pre-certifies all exams with patient's insurance company
- Obtains insurance authorization
- Uses knowledge of insurance carriers (example Medicare) and procedures that require waivers to obtain authorization if needed prior to appointment
- Handles release of information requests for patients, referring offices, other medical facilities, attorneys & insurance companies following Company guidelines
(20%) Scheduling
- Arranges transportation, interpreters, and hotel accommodations for patients when appropriate
- Enters and submits patient exam orders
- Verifies orders match exam schedules
- Schedules referrals and ensures proper authorizations are obtained
- Schedules walk-in patients
- Processes requests for image orders and CDs from referring physicians and patients
- Maintains an up-to-date and accurate database on all current and potential referring physicians
(5%) Performs other duties as assigned
